Homeschooled for most of my education (including high school), I graduated from Dartmouth College in 2009 with a double major in English (concentrating in Victorian literature) and philosophy (concentrating in moral philosophy).In high school, I worked for two years as a tutor at my community colleg... (read more)
...My tutoring approach is using my knowledge and techniques to help you better understand a topic. If you struggle or do not fully understand, I will adjust my technique or find other methods of teaching you. I am open to new ideas and new ways of doing schoolwork, and am excited to learn alongside you! (read more)
...In my opinion, the K-12 educational system does not emphasize understanding of math; instead, it takes a"plug and chug" approach to teaching the subject - students just go through "busy work", with little understanding of basic mathematical concepts behind the exercises they are required to c... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Calculus,Algebra 1,ACT Math
...Our volunteer coaching classes provided structured training that could even prepare a student for the SAT. No wonder they were always popular. With experience in having coached hundreds of middle school children in math and my own three students all through high school in STEM subjects, I feel prepared to resume this task in my retirement. (read more)
...In 2009 I completed my Masters degree in school counseling. My approach to tutoring is to help students master core content and simultaneously build learning and Executive Functioning skills. As a college athlete I learned the benefits of self-discipline, repetition, perseverance and encouragement. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Geometry,Study Skills,World History