...Thus I am comfortable with students at all levels of confidence and ability. I scored a 1600 on the SAT, and can remove the anguish and uncertainty of SAT prep. I can meet any student at their specific level of understanding, and give them the space and security they need to work their own way out of confusion, and build confidence in themselves as problem solvers and learners. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...I have tutored several students in math and science over the past 10+ years. During my undergraduate studies, I worked in a math tutoring center, where I tutored several students in college algebra. I also tutored students in chemistry. (read more)
...It is my belief as a teacher to allow students to take control of their own learning, develop short and long-term goals, recognize their progress, and achieve the ability to express their accomplishments in their own words, both at home and in school. My teaching skills include reading comprehen... (read more)