...A strong foundation in math is essential. Practice with both computation and problem solving makes students confident and successful. So often, I encounter students who know how to "follow the steps" but lack the understanding of why a problem is solved in a particular way or what the answer actually means. (read more)
...Because of my passion for working with children and helping others, I have decided to pursue a career in elementary and special education. I have taken education courses at my college focused on teaching practices for specific subjects for grades k-6 and studied child psychology. Through practi... (read more)
...I majored in Mathematics with Economics. I will be entering my first year working at a middle school and just finished a year at a high school. I am certified to teach math in grades 5-12. (read more)
I am an MIT graduate and an experienced math teacher and tutor who has successfully provided high-quality tutoring in math in a variety of math subjects, including, but not limited to basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. Over my 15 years of tutoring I have helped hundreds of students in New Castle Co. DE and surrounding PA achieve success in math. (read more)
...I have a BA from Dartmouth College and nearly 15 years of tutoring experience. I teach my students to move forward in an organized, step-by-step manner. Examples of study skills methods I use include
1) writing possible quotes for papers on individual note cards that organize information/citat... (read more)