...I have been working with children in foster care and private as well On subjects including elementary and middle school math, Algebra 1 and 2, phonics, English, creative writing, grammar, test prep and note taking. I have come up with my own material when the student needs to relearn a concept o... (read more)
I have been tutoring students for the last thirty years. My specialty is Math - Algebra & Geometry as well as primary and elementary. I obtained my Master's degree at Boston University, with a focus on manipulative materials, to help students concretize mathematical concepts. (read more)
...Proving stuff is important, but I had a student once who needed help in a different area. She could follow all the logic, but had no idea how big a 50 degree angle was because nobody had given her a protractor to play with. So we made our own protractor with pencil and paper. (read more)
...My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have worked as a computer professional, as well as a math tutor. My doctoral degree is in psychology. I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand their frustrations and fears, and at the same time I deeply unders... (read more)
...I was also the founder, guitar player and singer-songwriter in a folk-rock band, have released three CDs of original music, published a book of poems and am working on a book. I also stay in shape through running, biking, and playing tennis and basketball. I have been teaching for more than 25 years, ever since I became a course assistant in Calculus as an undergraduate at Harvard. (read more)