...Courses have included elementary algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus at first- and second-year and advanced levels, abstract algebra, introductory number theory, and other subjects. Probably more than half the students I have tutored have been taking first-year calculus.I have taught first... (read more)
...I try to discover what the individual student needs, and I'll make sure you have a good grounding in basic concepts to build to more complex ones. I can also help with reading comprehension and understanding questions - skills that are needed for the Social Studies and Language Arts sections as well. In Physical Science, students have to bring together a variety of skills. (read more)
...I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I specialize in high school and college level mathematics, chemistry, and physics, as well as proofreading and editing papers and lab reports. I excel at providing multiple ways to approach a single problem, as well as giving real life examples of abstract concepts. (read more)
...I have found that when a student says they're "bad at math," more often than not it's because of poor instruction somewhere along the way. I've seen many teachers throw examples and procedures at their students without bothering to explain the conceptual basis behind them, turning math into a mo... (read more)
...When you focus on the skills of problem-solving, you can answer a question you've never seen before based on problems you've already worked out. I cater lesson plans to a students' needs, not everyone thrives in the same learning environment. Whether you need a mini-lecture to refresh the topic... (read more)