...I have been tutoring full time for eight years, having tutored part time for seven years previously. Throughout my experience as a tutor, I have helped students master school assignments and prepare for tests, drilled topics and sample questions for standardized exams (including SAT, SAT II, ACT... (read more)
It may seem strange to begin with a statistic, but I trust you will agree it's not wholly inappropriate. During the 2009-2010 school year, my 11 AP Chemistry students had a 100% pass rate with the following score distribution: Seven of them scored a 5, three scored a 4, and one scored a 3. The high scores are greater than three times the national average. (read more)
...It is a step up from basic arithmetic and some students enjoy having extra help in the subject to help them learn better. Algebra 1 is important as it is the gateway to more advance math courses. Algebra 2 expands on algebra 1 and it usually involves learning logs, exponentials, imaginary numbers, etc. (read more)
...I enjoy teaching all types of Math and want Math to be fun when I teach it. I use a large number of manipulatives or hands on devices to get the point across. Math is not hard you just have to take everything one step at a time and be slow and steady. (read more)
...In my PhD program at UCLA, I am most fulfilled when working with my undergrad students to push their writing and critical reading skills to new levels. Whether it's writing a college application essay, studying to improve standardized test scores, developing a piece of fiction or editing a cours... (read more)