...I have been reading on my own since the age of three. At the age of nine, I taught myself how to speedread, and I increased my reading speed from 270 words a minute to over 600 words a minute over three months. I taught a fifth grader from Afghanistan the basics of English from zero knowledge of English, and he was able to learn in about 6 months enough to begin talking to his classmates. (read more)
...Algebra is my specialty! I have spent over 15 years covering Algebra 2 topics. I am very good at breaking it down into easy to follow steps. (read more)
...Among the subjects studied are the effect of the body on behavior, how people think and learn, what motivates individuals, how children grow and develop, and what makes people behave abnormally. Upon completion of tutoring a successful students will be able to:
1. Define psychology as a science in terms of its history, theories, methods, applied areas, and ethical issues.
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...Having experienced these cultures makes me effective with students from those countries, too. I have a heart for foreign students and,"go the extra mile" to help them be successful in the class room. I know first hand how frustrating it can be to learn a second language, and this helps me empathize with ESL students. (read more)
...I understand how the abstract nature of geometry can make it a challenge for students. As a tutor, my strength lies in breaking down the difficult concepts, and explaining them in understandable terms and ordinary language until they make sense. I have taught several SAT Prep classes at a local high school, as well as privately tutored students who are getting ready to take the SAT. (read more)