...A solid understanding of foundational concepts is crucial. I ensure that my students grasp the basics before moving on to more advanced topics. In algebra, for example, this means mastering solving equations, graphing, and understanding functions. (read more)
...I also have done commercial training and voiced several commercials for 2 radio stations in Seattle. As an elementary teacher, I had over 20 students with a variety of special needs, having been qualified to teach Special Education classes at a school designated just for learning challenges. I have worked with Asberger's, ADD/ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia in students. (read more)
...In High School, I tutored many students with their homework and class topics that they felt were hard to understand. I would even stay back after school, meet at the local library and work with them. Instead of showing the solution to the problem, I gave a step-by-step procedure to approach the problem. (read more)
...I have many years of teaching and writing lab reports under my belt as well! My schedule is flexible usually. It is most convenient for me to meet at the Sachem Public Library and that is usually where I meet most students but I am willing to travel a little too if that is easier for you. (read more)
...I have expertise in all of the main topics covered in a typical Algebra 1 course, including factoring, working with rational expressions, completing the square, the quadratic formula, evaluating expressions, graphs and equations of lines, slope, simplifying radical expressions, solving equations ... (read more)