...I am permanently certified in NYS (grades 7-12) and have my Undergraduate Degree in Mathematics and my Masters Degree in Teaching Secondary Mathematics from University at Albany (SUNY). I have been teaching for 24+ years and enjoy my job immensely! I have taught Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calcul... (read more)
...After months of struggles, we (his parents and myself) had a breakthrough and found the right method for his learning type. It was during this process that I also learned that a large part of tutoring is based on developing a strong understanding of the student. How can I expect to tutor someone if I don't understand how they receive and process information? (read more)
I tutored at my college's math lab for 2 and half years and I loved every second of it. My college was very diverse, so I'd say I met with several different kinds of students with varying academic levels. I'm currently in grad school where I try to private tutor as often as I can. (read more)