...I am very flexible in scheduling and try to make the material easy to understand. Students come to me for tutoring because I compare the material to something they are familiar with. I am very patient and I like to review what was discussed before we move on to ensure they understand. (read more)
...When that is understood, I provide example problems or help them with their homework problems. After that, I check in with them and see if their understanding improved and if they would like an more questions answered. I would apply these method of tutoring to my student I previously tutored at PVCC as well as the National Honors Society in high school. (read more)
...My turning point was when I took a calculus course with an excellent, dedicated teacher who showed me how the things I was learning in the classroom could apply to real life. My passion is passing on the tremendous favor that the teacher did for me to my students. Once I realized that I could be excited about math, I worked to get a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. (read more)
...I went back to school in 2013 to get a degree in Physics with the intent of becoming a high school physics teacher. During my time as both a graduate and undergrad, I worked several tutoring jobs, including as a lead math tutor and a student athlete tutor at Virginia Tech. Any successful advanced physicist has to first be a successful mathematician. (read more)
...It is a satisfying experience to finally grasp and understand and difficult concept. As I tutor, I try to lead my students to have a deeper understanding of material by presenting information in intuitive ways and encouraging them to problem solve by asking questions that make them think critically. I am always ready to adapt my methods depending on the individual needs of the student. (read more)