...I got my first guitar when I was ten, in the year 2000, and mostly just messed around with it, until 2 years later when I started to get serious about it. I learned to play my favorite songs, and some basic chords and was quickly writing and performing my own songs. I eventually formed a little rock band in junior high and high school and took two semesters of guitar in high school. (read more)
...As for the ACT, I received a 34 composite score, 36 in reading, 35 in Math, 35 in English multiple choice, 31 on the Science section, and a 10 on the essay (which made for a 33 combined English score). For this score, I was nominated for the Presidential Scholars Program.I took Latin in high scho... (read more)
...Whatever their end goal is I can help them achieve it. I do both in-person and online tutoring. I prefer to tutor in person since it is easier for me to learn about my students, but I also do online as an option. (read more)
...My teaching approach focuses on explaining difficult topics clearly and structuring lessons in a way that ensures full comprehension of the material. My tutoring approach is centered on breaking down complex ideas into smaller, more manageable steps. I tailor my teaching to suit each student’s learning style, using examples and practical applications to make math more engaging and relatable. (read more)
...It is up to me to find a way of presentation that works with the student's background. I use the Socratic method a lot, asking the student questions and building on the response. I did some Skin diving from 1966 to 1975, and back packing from 1969 to 1975, mostly in the Olympics. (read more)