...Throughout my time there I realized how important the information is that I received and I work tirelessly to apply it to my own life and career. However, what I realized is even more important than the information is how the information is taught. I firmly believe it is more important to focus... (read more)
...I am a product of public K-12 education and understand where kids are coming from who attend those schools. I also know that, particularly in math and the hard sciences, much of my work will be confidence building and challenging the negative self-talk about "not being a math person."I love what I do! Please feel free to ask if you have any questions. (read more)
...In general, my teaching/tutoring style is dialectical; it's an interactive "hands-on" experience. I engage in dialogue with my students, stimulate their reasoning, probe them for understanding, and collaborate with them. I use simple language, draw lots of pictures, walk them step-by-step, side-by-side, and, ultimately, make sure that they learn the concepts, not just the steps. (read more)
...I have 5 years of experience tutoring for introductory music courses to science and engineering students at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez as a private tutor. I hold a minor in music from the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, where I took courses in music theory, music history, and... (read more)
...My academic background and experience working at NASA gives me a credible background in STEM subjects, allowing me to teach with confidence. I emphasize breaking down complex concepts and applying fun problem-solving techniques to rebuild familiarity with intuition. My passion for tutoring stems from my aspiration to transition into teaching after my engineering career. (read more)