...As someone who wasn't naturally gifted in math, I know what it means to work hard and struggle to understand the material. I've managed to overcome these obstacles, but I think they've given me the empathy and patience to help others learn how to succeed in their math courses. I enjoy teaching and try to make learning fun for my students! (read more)
...I love seeing that look of understanding when something 'clicks' and a student finally gets what they have struggled to learn. Math, with its abstract concepts, is a difficult subject to learn, and can be difficult to teach. Every student has a different learning style that works for them. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...I am patient, approachable, understanding, and flexible. I favor a paced-style teaching technique that minimizes stress and encourages a strong interpersonal relationship between the student and myself. I believe mathematical information is poorly received under stress, and I have devoted much of my career to assuaging these math-related anxieties. (read more)