...I show them the logic and elegance of math and how one can always check to see if their answer is correct (the beauty of mathematics). I am most capable of tutoring in precalculus. I find many students have a certain apprehension towards math. I try to reduce any anxiety they have by breaking down problems into smaller parts. (read more)
...My approach places the emphasis on what students want to gain from tutoring and how they want to improve as readers/writers. My tutoring style is kind, patient, and also question-based to determine my students’ thought processes and what the assignments require, and I tailor my guidance accordin... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,American History
With many years of experience tutoring behind me, I've worked with students in math up to and including high school Calculus. While much of my tutoring has focused on math, my undergraduate degree is in English and I can help with both reading and writing. My Master's degree is in Elementary Education and I am comfortable working with kids on up to adults. (read more)
...In addition to my 20-year career as an elementary teacher, my experience includes: - Creator and director of 2 tutoring programs - Instructional coach at Elmwood Village Charter School - Teacher trainer in the Teachers College Reading and Writing Program - Teacher Trainer throughout weste... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Study Skills,Elementary Math
...I have also sat in on several Regents exams as an interpreter/translator. My years of experience allowed me to develop multiple strategies for approaching students and ensuring they understand the material at hand. I excel at tackling the root of my student's problems to ensure that their foundation is sound and strong before moving on to more advanced sections in Mathematics. (read more)