...My approach is tailored to each student's needs. In addition to formal teaching, I've tutored students of all levels, including those with unique learning challenges, and even helped one student's scores improve by two standard deviations. I've also guided my own children and their friends through high school and college math, becoming the "go-to" tutor for their friends. (read more)
...Experience with Study Skills Development
My study skills were developed during my bachelor’s degree and two master’s degree programs. I did research in information science and decision theory, especially in the areas of retrieval and selective dissemination of information. I am skilled in management science, operations research, automation, and integration. (read more)
...When I first start tutoring someone, s/he is often frustrated and discouraged, so my first objective is to get his/her confidence back. That is even more important than the subject matter, as important as that is. Once the person's confidence returns, then s/he will be more receptive to what I am teaching, and significant improvement will follow. (read more)
...My diverse background has given me the ability to effectively teach students across various age groups and academic levels. My teaching philosophy focuses on understanding each student’s unique needs. I identify comprehension gaps through active listening and observation, then tailor my instruction to bridge those gaps. (read more)
...I have tutored several years of high school honors and AP Physics to different students, following many different curriculums for the subject. This has provided me with a strong sense of familiarity to alternative ways of teaching physics. Most importantly, this has also allowed me to teach the... (read more)