...The students were much more engaged when applying "the math" this way than through any "story problem" or decontextualized number expression. My ELA teaching experience has primarily been life skills and items with high interest. The NYC newspapers (I taught in The Bronx) have a "weird stories" column and so I would use these stories about unusual happenings in NYC to teach the 5Ws+H. (read more)
...I am willing to adapt to what the student needs. I have taken courses in mathematics all the way up to Calculus III and took supplementary courses in Statistics and Linear Algebra. In addition, I have experience applying mathematics to computer science and physics! (read more)
...I have experience teaching all types of students with all different backgrounds. I am currently teaching an introductory to programming class, AP Computer Science A, and Data Structures. (All in Java). My approach to tutoring is ask me anything! We have to start from what you know and build from there. (read more)
...I have studied Judaic studies for the past 25 years, and have run a small Congregational School for the past three years. My expertise includes teaching Bible, Hebrew, Jewish values, rituals, Holidays, and other Judaic subjects to Jews. I would like to be listed as a Hebrew tutor. (read more)
...I was also my younger son's math teacher since he was 4 years oid. He placed nationally on math contests and now takes AP Calculus as a high school freshman. I'm a very patient and diligent teacher. (read more)