...My approach is always to be sure that the basics are mastered before attempting more advanced topics (e.g., students need to have mastered the graphical properties of linear functions before working on quadratic ones (hyperbolas, ellipses, parabolas). Since so many homework and exam problems in t... (read more)
...MY TUTORING PHILOSOPHY:
Tutoring is not just about explaining: it's about changing the way someone understands a topic, or can relate to it. I've found that if a student can understand a concept from an interesting perspective, or one that relates to their own experiences in the real world, he... (read more)
...Davis, I have taught English grammar, reading and writing in classrooms, small groups and one-on-one settings to a wide variety of ages and abilities. My students have ranged from young, emergent readers, to ESL students, to special-needs students, to high-achieving high schoolers wanting to tak... (read more)
Hello, I’m Kyle! I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University with a BA in Philosophy. I also hold an associate’s degree with honors in Political Science. (read more)
...Using this method throughout my educational career, I have achieved straight A’s in math and scored a 5 (the highest possible score) on the AP Calculus BC exam. I have some experience as a tutor, having worked with a 9-year-old on math last year. This experience revealed how much I enjoy being part of the learning process for children. (read more)