...I use my expertise in math to help them improve their grades significantly, conquer their fear of math and boost their confidence. I have been told by many students I have tutored that I explain things differently than their teachers and they understand the material better. I strive to explain concepts in a way that students will understand and remember. (read more)
...Linear Algebra might sound easy ("Linear, that's like lines, right? I know those!"..."Algebra, I know Algebra inside and out!") but combine the words in that specific order and you've got something very different: a course that requires you to forfeit a chunk of your previous math knowledge and ... (read more)
...I am a kind and caring tutor, who works hard to make lessons fun and engaging. My main goal for each lesson is to make sure my students are happy and feeling more comfortable with the topic at hand. If you have any questions I am always there to help. (read more)
...Retired Special Education and Math High School teacher in New York City (13 years of experience).
Taught high school Algebra and Geometry for 10 years. Provided remediation and support classes for 13 years. My education allowed me to be certified as an Educator for Children with Disabilities at the secondary level in New York. (read more)
...Towards the latter end of high school, I joined my school's student teacher assistant program. This saw myself actively assisting teachers during class as I prowled the classroom, helping students or groups of students understand and digest the material being taught. This would apply also to English, where I was more active in proofreading and assisting in the writing process. (read more)