...I like to teach students to look for key words in physics problems that help them to identify which equation(s) to use as well as what assumptions are necessary to start the problem. Furthermore, I like to encourage an understanding of the material rather than a memorization of steps. I've been tutoring SAT math for the past year and am very familiar with the exam. (read more)
...This included Buddhism, Hindu, Shinto, Judaism, Islam, Bahai, Christianity, Taoism, Jainism, and Sikhism as well as philosophies such as Confucianism. This was in addition to teaching Humanities classes that focused on History and Culture of Africa and Asia. While teaching in a Catholic School I taught Religion to 8th grade students. (read more)
...I found that by getting to know the young people in front of me, I could more easily meet them where they were in their academic journey and I could cater my style, lessons, and approach to maximize their learning. My approach to teaching is to make topics and concepts as relatable and fun as po... (read more)
...I've guided hundreds of students through the college admissions process from list building to application and essay writing support - all of whom have gone on to attend a top college of their choice. You will find my students on campus at NYU, Johns Hopkins, Berkeley, the University of Texas, UN... (read more)
...I also have other materials that I used for phonics studies including games and exercises to practice phonics skills. I have explicitly taught study skills as a middle school special education teacher. With the focus on high stakes testing, I believe that the area of study skills has recently experienced a revival among teachers. (read more)