...Because I also tutor in math, I know how to help students solve calculation problems in chemistry. Choosing to work with a tutor in chemistry can be a very good decision. The concepts and information in chemistry build on each other's. (read more)
...I believe in positive reinforcement methods, and building confidence in the people I am tutoring so they can learn to have faith in their abilities and grow to attack problems on their own over time. I have tutored both in person and virtually, and have continued to tutor while away at school. ... (read more)
...I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I specialize in high school and college level mathematics, chemistry, and physics, as well as proofreading and editing papers and lab reports. I excel at providing multiple ways to approach a single problem, as well as giving real life examples of abstract concepts. (read more)
...Some struggle with the big concepts, some struggle with the little details, and my job is to figure out where you get stuck and what will help you overcome those obstacles. The best reward is when a student feels more confident in their abilities at the end of a tutoring session. My tutoring ap... (read more)
...I have taught mathematics and statistics at nine universities in four states, ranging from M.I.T. (as a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics with a temporary appointment) to two open-admissions universities and including the University of Minnesota as an adjunct some years after getting my degree ther... (read more)