I received a BS in mathematics and a BA in linguistics from UNC Chapel Hill, taking several graduate level math courses and working in the math help center and as an undergraduate learning assistant. I received perfect scores on the SAT subject tests in mathematics (level 2) and literature, and I'v... (read more)
...My 16 years in the classroom equip me with experience in designing appealing lessons that target curriculum content and process standards. Identifying weakness and problem areas for remediation has also been a learned ability. What I love about tutoring is that it allows the use of strategies different from what the student experiences in the classroom. (read more)
...I understand that math can be a source of anxiety for many students, and my goal is to create a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where every student feels valued and capable of success. My expertise spans all math subjects from grades 9-12, ranging from pre-algebra to single and multivariab... (read more)
...Additionally I have a minor in Chemistry from Clemson University. For a year, I volunteered as a tutor for second-grade students who were struggling. The students I tutored each improved dramatically and had a new found love of reading as a result. (read more)
...I spend quite a bit of time tutoring and doing my own research in mathematics (encryption most recently). I've learned a great deal in working with students over the years and have developed a unique teaching style to help students feel more confident with mathematics and to help to commit it to... (read more)