...I can really help students see how the topics from Algebra intertwine with Calculus to understand the concepts. Sometimes student have difficulty with procedure, and sometime with conceptual understanding. I really try and make the connection with both to help with enduring understanding of the content. (read more)
...Sometimes a student knows the material, but just isn't confident about how they found an answer. Other times, the student may benefit from a real-life example. For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. (read more)
...I went on to earn a master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in Operations Research. During graduate school I worked as a teaching assistant for the math department. I tutored over 100 undergraduate calculus students per semester, both in larger lecture hall settings during weekly labs, and one-on-one and in small groups during homework help sessions several times a week. (read more)
...I am patient, approachable, understanding, and flexible. I favor a paced-style teaching technique that minimizes stress and encourages a strong interpersonal relationship between the student and myself. I believe mathematical information is poorly received under stress, and I have devoted much of my career to assuaging these math-related anxieties. (read more)
...I have been tutoring all levels of math for over 10 years, and would be happy to help you succeed in your calculus topics. I will pre-plan lessons tailored to what you are working on to make sure our sessions are as helpful as possible. I have focused the last 6 years in teaching specifically Pre Algebra topics to hundreds of students. (read more)
7 Subjects: includingCalculus,Chemistry,Algebra 1,SAT Math