...Focusing on the "why?" and not just the "how?" of a problem shows students that any math problem can be conquered with the right tools. This gives them the independence to learn how to solve problems on their own, which improves not only exam scores but also their confidence. I've had the pleas... (read more)
...My method is to break the problem down and solve parts of the problem. Then put these parts together like an easy four piece puzzle. I ask questions to check the understanding of the student so that I know where to start. (read more)
17 Subjects: includingCalculus,Elementary (K-6th),Precalculus,Track & Field
...I can help give you a solid understanding of which methods work on which problems, and how to spot the telltale signs of tricks that instructors use to catch students off guard. I have helped struggling linear algebra students at CalTech, Stanford, MIT and Berkeley go from C’s to A’s. I work with your personal learning style and teach you how to spot professors’ tricks and traps. (read more)
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