...That's true. Perhaps somewhat counter-intuitively though, the more time you spend 'dwelling' on a problem during preparation, to painstakingly slowly build a quality mental model, the faster your thoughts in the future will be able to access it. There are other tidbits to my approach, dovetailing to what is described above. (read more)
...I have been teaching in New York City for over 5 years and have experience working will all age levels. I have also tutored for the last 7 years with various ages, including middle school through high school seniors studying for their SAT. I think that all students have the ability to do well in mathematics with one-on-one tutoring. (read more)
...I am currently working at a Day School, and have been there for three years. As far as teaching style is concerned, I vary my lessons based upon the individual student's aptitude. If I see that a student is struggling with a concept, my instruction will be more involved, explaining the process step by step. (read more)
...If I believed in kismet, I would say it is just that. I am presently in the process of applying for the ARC (Alternate Route to Teaching Certificate) with the Office of Higher Education. During my time at SUNY at Albany, I majored in English while working on a minor in Philosophy. (read more)
...I can simplify the material so that it is easier to understand. I pay attention to and focus on areas of struggle. I am very patient and flexible and apply different teaching methods to find which works best for each student. (read more)