...I have taught Algebra 1 and 2 at the high school level, as well as Science at the middle school level. I have also taught Physical Science and Earth and Environmental Science at the high school level. I recently refreshed my skills with college level Calculus courses.Algebra 1 is a major leap for many students. (read more)
...Because each student is unique and learns differently, my lessons and teaching vary to match what works best for the student. With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract principles to tangible real-world phenomena; these connections are instrumental for developing an intuit... (read more)
...I believe in finding the moment of engagement with a work of literature or a writing assignment and working from there. In SAT and ACT preparation, I enjoy sharing the strategies not only for vocabulary mastery and answer selection but also for mental preparation for the testing environment. My... (read more)
...We practice not only hard content questions, but those questions such as the above that are most likely to elicit reckless answers. For you personal best on that standardized test!I am an expert in SAT/ACT grammar and in finding ways to make what is an excruciatingly dull subject to most teens a... (read more)
...I especially like coaching writers because it is a highly idiosyncratic activity that is best approached on an individual basis. Every writer is different in terms of experience, education, background, skill level, voice and critical thinking. Because writing is, essentially, a knowledge-creati... (read more)