...The vocabulary words are defined in terms of etymology, grammatical usage, and meaning. Then the word is written in a sentence. At next meeting, a word bank is composed of previous vocabulary words in which the appropriate word is used in pre-prepared sentences and/or matched to its definition. (read more)
...Like so many things, I believe mathematics can be a fundamentally simple subject IF a student has been given a rock solid foundation in the basics; without this, it can instead be a daunting and complex world. Most of what we do in mathematics has a geometric interpretation, meaning we can draw ... (read more)
...I took physics in highschool and 4 quarters of it in college; not because I had to, but because I wanted to. I have been tutoring students in Physics for the past 10+ years. I've been using PowerPoint for 20 years. (read more)
...I specialize in teaching Foundational Mathematics, and have a great deal of experience with college-bound students as well as students with special learning needs. When working with students, I help them identify their learning style and strengths and teach students to use them to their advantag... (read more)
...For example, I’ve had students really struggle with Precalculus, and it’s because Algebra II never clicked for them. If the student barely squeezes through Precalculus, then Calculus is going to be a nightmare. Therefore, I want to ensure that you really learn the material. (read more)