...I explain using practical examples and analogies which further assists students to grasp difficult concepts. Understanding the concepts and being able to apply them is my prime focus. In my academic career, I have been blessed to have amazing teachers who made science and math extremely fun and intriguing to me and I aim to do the same to my students. (read more)
...After majoring in math at Boston College and getting some work experience, I wanted to expand on my love for the STEM field and went back to school to study mechanical engineering. I tutored elementary school children in math while I was in high school and college and have always had a passion for helping others. As a math tutor, I treat every problem like a puzzle. (read more)
...Even after about 10 years, I still find it a consistently fresh and fulfilling thing to do. I prefer to work in Math subjects, though I am not against Physics, Programming, or other related topics. My philosophy of teaching is that a student should never be punished or shamed for asking a quest... (read more)
...When presented with new or challenging material, it is important that they attempt the work first themselves rather than immediately giving up and waiting for assistance. Math is about critical thinking and problem solving, and persistance is key. I also encourage them to build relationships with their teacher and check in with them as often as possible. (read more)
...I also studied chemistry as a minor in my undergraduate coursework and have been a peer tutor in general chemistry and organic chemistry for the last 5 years. I have been tutoring on this for many years and apply algebraic equations daily in work. I have had experience being an in-class peer tutor for elementary and middle school age kids for multiple years. (read more)