...At Duke, I developed curricula to teach a year of material in three weeks. I have ample experience, therefore, in teaching a wealth of material concisely and effectively. Because each student is unique and learns differently, my lessons and teaching vary to match what works best for the student. (read more)
...The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. (read more)
...I enjoy science and the wonder and curiosity it entails. In college I took four semesters of chemistry, anatomy, genetics, microbiology, botany, ecology, two semesters of physics, and two semesters of general biology. I have taught both physical science and earth science at the high school level. (read more)
...Math: Though math strikes fear into many a student’s heart, I greatly enjoy the straightforwardness of tutoring this subject. I have worked with students of all ages on math, but most often I tutor middle and high school math, including Calculus. ACT Prep: I have worked with a professional ACT ... (read more)
...Each child is unique and there is no cookie-cutter method to maximize test scores, so I listen to the child and we work together as a partners. I have the enthusiasm of a novice and the experience of a greybeard. On a practical level, I can give more useful information in one hour than the vast majority of tutors can give in 2 or 3. (read more)