...Rather than memorizing formulas and plugging and chugging, I prefer to help students understand the underlying concepts that they are working with in math so that they can solve problems on their own. Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding wh... (read more)
...That's why my day job is science journalism*. Seeing the "light bulb go on" is what I enjoy most about tutoring. I have a PhD in microbiology and a minor in chemistry. My teaching style is to make sure that students understand each step before progressing to the next in solving a problem. (read more)
...Later, I used those same skills in a math tutoring program I helped set up at my high school through our school's chapter of the National Honor Society. I eventually majored in mathematics at Rice University, where I was an academic fellow, tutoring students in college-level mathematics, among o... (read more)
...With a Master of Science in Logistics Engineering and a bachelor's in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, I bring a strong academic background to teaching geometry. I have extensive experience helping students grasp geometric concepts such as shapes, angles, area, volume, and theorems. My a... (read more)
...Proofs are my specialty. Recently I've also tutored GMAT, ACT, SAT, Statistics, electrical engineering, and edited college essays. My tutoring experience comes from running a girl scout troop and tutoring kids of all ages through a library sponsored drop-in free tutoring. (read more)