Hi, I’m Rafah! I speak English and Arabic; I have a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Technology / Baghdad, Iraq. I have worked in the educational field for more than 15 years teaching college students in technical institutes. (read more)
...In high school I engaged in a lot of peer tutoring especially in AP Chemistry, and all the math classes (Algebra 1- AP Calculus AB). As for children, I worked as a private tutor for family friends to teach ESL and test prep (GATE) which so far, both kids I have tutored got admitted into the prog... (read more)
...As an ACT tutor, I worked with students in small groups of 3 to 4 to help develop their basic reading, writing, and math skills for 7 years. Additionally, I completed evaluations and reports to chart students' progress. Well versed in the role that technology plays in student learning, I set high standards in a calm and supportive manner. (read more)
...I know what it is like to be a student and how frustrating solving math and physics problems can be. I would help a student to become more confident in learning the subjects since I have been there and done that. I have a strong background in calculus due to profession as an electrical engineer... (read more)
...To me, math and physics aren't abstract concepts, but rather a language that explains how machines work, how the world works. I often hear students complaining about how theoretical and inapplicable their math/physics classes are. To this end, I design interactive lesson plans and craft problem sets that resonate with students' everyday lives. (read more)