...Here, I gained a lot of experience tutoring high school and college algebra, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and ACT/SAT prep. I also have experience working as a paralegal. In my free time I love to hike with my dog or play a round of golf with my wife! (read more)
...Calculus itself is not quite as scary as many people think -- a lot of the concepts are easy to "feel" ... since they're about how physical objects move. But you'll do a *lot* of Algebra in a Calculus class ... maybe more than you do in any Algebra class! (Plus some trigonometry.) So it's good to be really familiar with algebra. That's what Precalculus is for. (read more)
...I can explain complicated math concepts simply, clearly, and effectively; and I am very patient and never pressure my students. I think you'd enjoy working with me. I still have the accent (Russian), but most of my students have claimed that this was not a problem for them. (read more)
...I have been invited to work as a supporting instructor in other disciplines as well, increasing students success rates in those courses. Alongside my teaching, I continue to tutor students. I now working in a private high school, supporting students across subjects, including Math, Science, and organizational and study strategies. (read more)
...Recently I worked with a student who had been diagnosed with Asperger's. I was able to help him raise his grade in statistics from an F to a B, but more importantly, I was able to figure out his learning style and match my tutoring to what he needed, as well as help him cope with his anxiety. I have experience tutoring students on the autism spectrum and am very familiar with the condition. (read more)