...Not only do I utilize my skills in algebra on a daily basis at my job, I have also been able to refresh my skills by tutoring students over the past several years. I have taken various math classes in high school, including algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus, with an A a... (read more)
...I acquired a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from CW Post University back in 2000. This certificate gave me permission to teach all the Core Subject plus Reading, Spelling, handwriting and grammar. The State of NY is currently changing over from the standard to the Common Core curriculum. (read more)
...Everyone thinks differently, and I quickly adapt to my student's perspective. I focus on not just prescribing a recipe of steps to memorize, but instead providing a deeper intuition of mathematical concepts, which puts the student on more solid bedrock for future learning. I earned my B.S. in m... (read more)
...When tutoring students, I find that a trusting relationship where students are comfortable sharing their concerns helps us target their needs and address the concepts that are unclear to them. My goal is to develop confidence and a toolbox of strategies that students can pull from when engaged i... (read more)
...I also got an 89 on the trig regents in High School I ran competitively for 11 years; 6-HS (been running HS track since 7th grade) and 5 years as an NCAA athlete. My list of achievements include, 1) IC4A 10K Qualifier, 2) ECC Division II 10k Conference Champ, 3) ECC Division II 8K 2nd Team All-C... (read more)