...I also have a strong background in tutoring; please see my full bio for a more detailed description! As a research economist, I use STATA all of the time for my work and have built a large knowledge base of its intricacies. I have assisted many students with STATA and almost always see improvements and receive positive feedback. (read more)
...A third student may need derivations from first principles or real life applications to get past a mental block. I have BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering, and after graduating from college, I worked in the legal / automotive industry for 13 years. I currently work in the technology department of a public school in Washtenaw County, Michigan. (read more)
...For instance, if a student is struggling to interpret fractions, but is familiar with a similar concept (such as division) that we worked on in a previous session, I always encourage them to keep their prior approach in mind, and use their skills lead them to the correct solution. To ensure a st... (read more)
...I have subsequently spent more than 5 years teaching a writing-intensive laboratory course on cellular & molecular biology and genetics at Eastern Michigan University. I received a top score on the AP chemistry exam in high school and then went on to earn a B.S. in chemistry with highest honors ... (read more)
...I have been tutoring Algebra 2 for the past six years. My standard method for tutoring math is to work on homework together, go over tests and quizzes, and to be sure to do chapter reviews before all tests. I've found most often students just need things explained in a different way, as everyone learns differently. (read more)