...When working with new ACT students, I always begin by asking what they'd like to work on most as well as what they believe are their individual strengths and weaknesses. I've developed simple strategies to "cut to the chase" of what students need, easily and quickly reinforcing any grammar, usag... (read more)
...I do this by establishing that it is okay to not know something, which I will readily admit. What's more important is nurturing curiosity and the drive to learn, and mastering the process of discovering and acquiring that knowledge. Please feel free to reach out with questions or to schedule a session, and I look forward to working with you! (read more)
...This includes regular, honors, IB, Vanguard, or other. I am able to simplify itmes so that the student is able to perform the work on their own. My basic philosophy is to work on the current items being studied by the students, get that down solid, and then pick up previous items as needed. (read more)
...I've also acted as mentor for various groups in areas of programming, electronics, and general making. This includes 3D printing and 3D model design, and I currently teach workshops several times each semester for electronics and programming with Arduino, Python and Raspberry Pi. More than anything I love teaching people about the inner workings of the technology in our everyday lives. (read more)
...I'm Jen, and math has been a passion of mine since I was in elementary school. I have a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering and a Master's in Accounting, and my 9 to 5 job is essentially doing math all day. I primarily enjoy working with algebra, trigonometry, geometry and calculus and have worked with students ranging from middle school to college level. (read more)