...So many problems with teaching, particularly at the secondary school level, arise because teachers encourage a surface understanding of the material; with a poor understanding of the underlying connections come inconsistencies that prevent students from making the logical, next-step inferences th... (read more)
...I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science engineering from UCLA. I was fortunate to have several teachers who imbued the idea that learning was not just rote memorization of facts and formulas but actually an investigation into the ideas and principles that organize our lives and our universe. This is the approach I bring to tutoring. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Chemistry,Elementary Math
...I am a native French speaker and graduated from French-language primary and secondary schools and universities. I'm also passionate about psychology and self development; as well as permaculture (a method of growing food following nature's principles) and ecology. Those are the fields I'm the most suited to help. (read more)
...I hope to work in Science Museum education. I have worked in natural history museums and done paleontology research. My experience with younger students has been two years of twice a week tutoring K-3rd grade students: learning to read, reading comprehension, writing, and math. (read more)
...I try to foster a supportive and interactive learning environment where students feel comfortable to ask questions and express their difficulties. Through these experiences, I have developed a deep sense of fulfillment in witnessing my students' growth and success. My goal as a tutor is not onl... (read more)