I previously taught at the United States Naval Academy from Jan 2009 to Dec 2012 as an Adjunct Instructor/Tutor teaching Calculus I and tutoring Pre-Calc, Calc I, Calc II, Statics, and the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB - a standardized test required for those who want to fly in the Navy/Mari... (read more)
...For younger students, I use an engaging and patient approach, often incorporating games or interactive activities to make learning enjoyable. For high school students preparing for standardized tests like the ACT, I focus on building essential test-taking strategies, strengthening core subject k... (read more)
...I have scored a perfect score on the Math portion of the SAT, as well as near perfect scores on the Math 1 and 2 Subject Test and the Chemistry Subject Test. I have tutored for over 10 years, volunteering at local high schools and private one-on-ones. Moreover, I teach all levels of math and chemistry, ranging from elementary math to calculus as well as basic chemistry to quantum mechanics. (read more)
...Typically, I will prepare a brief lecture for a particular topic of concern/interest, which can help provide additional background information. This lecture often includes checkpoint questions to gauge student progress. Ultimately, my teaching philosophy is to focus on the "why" behind the corr... (read more)
...Parents reading to your young children is a MUST! For older children, verbal communication on current events on an ongoing basis will build their background knowledge which is key to reading comprehension and the ability to inference. In addition to tutoring students in specific subject areas, ... (read more)