...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...ESL: I lived outside of the US for most of my life so I am also experienced in working with non-native English speakers and I would be a good match for anyone looking for ESL lessons. Please contact me in order to schedule lessons. I look forward to meeting you! (read more)
...I am a certified secondary math teacher in North Carolina. While I presently teach at the high school level, I have accepted elementary tutoring students in third grade and above. I find this to be enjoyable and rewarding. (read more)
...Because each student is unique and learns differently, my lessons and teaching vary to match what works best for the student. With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract principles to tangible real-world phenomena; these connections are instrumental for developing an intuit... (read more)
...Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. (read more)