...I have very often, if not most often, found that students who thought they could not understand course material, only could not understand the explanation that was given to this phantom composite character. Their specific need did not happen to coincide with the group average need. The explanat... (read more)
...I have experience in a variety of subjects, but especially enjoy tutoring Statistics, Calculus, and all of the Algebra classes (Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus). My focus as a tutor is helping students to succeed in mathematics through understanding each step of the solution. I h... (read more)
...I have been playing table tennis since I was twelve years old (I am now 50). I have taught many individuals, including my own children, how to play table tennis. I have competed in many tournaments on my own and have coached many others to tournament play. Having a great deal of teaching exper... (read more)
...When one of my students understands something because of the way I have explained it, I feel like my mission in life has been accomplished. I have a way of connecting with students, building their self-esteem, and explaining things so they can understand. My students really like me, and I really like them. (read more)
...I consider myself a very patient teacher and tutor, which I believe is essential to the process. I usually offer the student a few options, based on their interest and learning style assessment, in which to learn the material. I then let them decide which option makes the most sense to them. (read more)