...More than just defining these concepts and many others with formulas, I try to give them context and meaning. This gives students something to "grab onto," so that the variables in the formulas start to exist not just as numbers but as things in the world. In my experience, this leads to better... (read more)
...Have helped students to either better prepare, or even recover from a rough start. I have taught Algebra II, along with related mathematics areas, for over 25 years. I go through the building blocks that are necessary to understanding the mathematics areas, along with specific testing examples, as available. (read more)
...I have taught algebra, precalculus, calculus, statistics, and some other math-related subjects. I enjoy tutoring and have tutored a wide range of students - from middle school to college level. I know the programs of high and middle school math, as well as the preparation for the SAT process. (read more)
...And, material is best learned when every word in the material is understood. When I work with students in any subject area, we go over the words used in the material. I don't just give definitions. (read more)