...I believe in the power of scaffolding, breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps, and gradually building upon them to ensure a solid understanding. As students develop confidence, I often look ahead and preview content so they are better prepared for their next classroom lessons. I e... (read more)
...I'd like to help you or your student.I studied literature in college, with a double major, and was told by the head of the English department that I had the equivalent of a masters in English. Since then, I have kept up my interest in literature. My writing skills are even better. (read more)
...My name is Shad and I've enjoyed boosting grades and raising GPAs as a tutor at UC Berkeley and other elite universities for over 10 years. I hold a Ph.D. in Political Science with a major in Quantitative Methods from UC Berkeley. Before I came to Cal for my Ph.D. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Statistics,Probability,Elementary Math
...I have a undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in Illinois and a MBA in Finance from Temple University. I have been teaching in Philadelphia for the past eight years in both Math and Science, with a little technology thrown in through my work with the robotics team at the high school. I have taught Algebra 1, Statistics and PreCalculus - but my true love is Geometry. (read more)
...One of the first things I do when I meet with a student is talk to the individual to pinpoint those areas causing difficulties. For example, I will ask how the student performs on test. During the sessions, I will notice areas to improve, such as does the student have difficulties with performing operations with fractions. (read more)