...It literally affects all other subjects; you have to understand what you are reading to know what to do - even in math - in word problems. I have a lot of experience in reading - especially as one of my favorite hobbies. Reading for understanding requires knowledge of a large vocabulary, reading between the lines, and idioms - just to name a few. (read more)
...Teachers are the natural first step in the learning process, but they teach content only one way. When I tutor a subject I have multiple different ways of showing the student how best to understand it. Because of this I'm able to successfully tutor people with all different backgrounds and understandings. (read more)
...Finally, before beginning my teaching journey full-time, I was a 7th grade math tutor who helped students get back on grade level. My approach to tutoring is to cater directly to my students needs in an interesting and unique way. Every student is different, and that is one of the great joys of my job: I get to learn from my students as they learn from me. (read more)
...My areas of science expertise include biology and chemistry, and I am quite comfortable with physics. My math specialties include elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. Having taken advanced coursework in various biomedical topics, I would be happy to help with more specialized courses as well. (read more)
As an instructor in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department at SBU I taught dental students and residents the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties. It was a fulfilling experience and was as much a learning experience for me as well. My philosophy is to keep things positive and focused, that helps the student with getting motivated. (read more)