...Patience and perspective are two important keys to helping students excel in mathematics. First the patience to understand how a student thinks, allows you to see things through their perspective. Once you understand how they perceive the problem you can better equip them with the tools to solve the problem. (read more)
...My preferred method of teaching/tutoring is to first explain the concept, then work through an example problem, followed by helping the student complete a problem, and end with the student successfully completing a problem unassisted. Of course, sometimes it takes more examples for a concept to ... (read more)
...I base much of my philosophy about SLA (Second Language Acquistion) for L1 and L2 students on Stephen Krashen's model of input/output hypothesis and affective filter. Writing is hard work, but with some simple strategies a student can improve dramatically in a short period of time. Please revie... (read more)
...I am patient and practical as a sensei. I have taught many students in Michigan and Hawaii and can get someone started on the long path of martial arts. I am confident that you can learn that which you desire to make a part of you. (read more)