...I also have an instinct, given my experience, to the problems that are likely to be asked on quizzes and exams. If you live on the west side, there is little chance that you do not have a friend or neighbor that I have tutored. I have also met with many of the teachers at the different high schools, observing their resources first hand, and discussing how students interact. (read more)
...I understand what it takes to achieve academic and professional excellence because I have walked the path myself. After high school, I attended the University of Michigan where I majored in computer science and economics. I then worked as a software developer for nearly three years before attending law school at Northwestern University. (read more)
...I recently graduated UCLA with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, and have a few other degrees in math as well. I've been teaching and tutoring for ten years now, and focus on making a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable to make mistakes and to be themselves. I'm trans and have ADHD, so ... (read more)
...I will do my very best to help my student learn and succeed. I believe my well rounded educational background coupled with my broad multi-subject tutoring experience will prove me an excellent fit as homeschool tutor/teacher. I know what is it like to be home schooled. (read more)
...At the college level, I am familiar with Math 2 at SMC. With Trigonometry, it is easy to feel like you're going in circles, but I can help students understand the order of the Unit Circle and what the six trigonometric functions (Sin, Cos, Tan, Sec, Csc, and Cot) mean. I also cover graphing functions of the form y=A func [B(x+c)] + D and how to interpret the graph. (read more)