...It is important to me to help the student to succeed and to feel confident that he or she is capable of mastering the material. I have learned to adapt to each student's learning style and pride myself on maintaining an atmosphere of encouragement. I am happy to do this in whatever way is most ... (read more)
...I also know classical Russian authors, including Tolstoy, Dostoevesky, Chekov and others. This course does not have a set curriculum. It often is called "World Cultures," a survey course that examines the great civilizations of the past (Mesopotamia, China, India, Egypt, Meso-America, Greece, R... (read more)
...I have worked with over 100 students and have over 1,000 hours teaching/tutoring experience. To help students prepare for PSAT, I will review content areas based on their specific needs and show them strategies for approaching the test that will help them reach their maximum potential. All prep for PSAT is also SAT prep since the formats of the two tests are virtually identical. (read more)
...I have tutored students in math off and on ever since high school. I worked in a math tutoring center while completing my undergrad and graduate degrees. Through that time I have increased my tutoring ability working one-on-one and tutoring small groups. (read more)
...I build on my students’ strengths and work hard to create a caring, supportive learning environment. This allows students to feel comfortable making mistakes and taking risks which ultimately builds confidence and fosters a positive attitude towards math. I also have a strong background in usin... (read more)