...Well, my pedagogical focus is always on intuitive understanding, not rote memorization. This can sometimes feel frustrating to a student but always pays off in the end. With that being said, flexibility is key as no two students learn the same way nor have the same goals for a class. (read more)
...Students of mine have gone on to elite prep schools, and top schools at the undergraduate and professional level. I have hundreds of hours teaching the current SAT, and have taken students from the 500s to 700s, and from the 600s to a perfect 800. Additionally, my experience teaching math, and ... (read more)
...My goal is to make every student self sufficient and to advance towards a goal in as short a time as possible. While I do have a 24 hour cancellation policy, I try to be flexible when there are medical issues or extenuating circumstances. Extensive experience teaching writing, editing and language skills. (read more)
...My teaching skills are based at the human level, understanding that not every student learns similarly, and adjusting to their specific preference and learning style. Growing up with a younger brother with a learning impairment has helped me develop the patience and empathy to teach children, as... (read more)
...My cousin Stan was my first client and by the time he entered college, I helped him get an A in first year calculus. I also helped many other students at Brookline High School achieve better grades and helped coach the school mathematics team. My strategy was to guide the students through problems and require students to give it the best shot and not to give up. (read more)