...I explain math concepts not just in a bunch of letters and numbers, but in examples that students are familiar with, like the parabolic arc of a ball flying through the air, or the number of years it will take to pay off a loan. I start from where a student actually is, not where someone else ex... (read more)
Hi there! I'm Alison, an established tutor and proofreader with a master's degree in training & development. Experience as a graduate research assistant polished both my writing for publication and my proofreading skills. (read more)
I believe math can be communicated and taught in several ways. Each individual needs the material explained in a manner that they can understand and comprehend. I will provide the one-on-one learning experience that is needed, and I will seek to determine the best method for each individuals learning. (read more)
...I provide multiple practice problems which helps to ingrain the techniques being taught. Where a student is struggling, I ask them to explain how they were taught in class which helps me identify areas needing my assistance. My emphasis is on providing positive feedback when concepts are master... (read more)
...I attended Skidmore’s Summer Writers Institute in the summer of 2019 as a scholarship winner, participated in University of Iowa’s International Writers Program in 2012 and received her Bachelor of Arts in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University in 2008.So what does all that mean for you?... (read more)