...I also like to understand students' misconceptions before I launch into instruction, so there is a lot of probing around questions students have and diagnosing where they're getting mixed up. Lastly, I like to know student's goals academically, whether that means within a single lesson, concept,... (read more)
...With a math degree and years of helping students improve their skills and confidence, I am a patient and understanding tutor. I would be a great instructor for your needs! With a math degree, I have helped many students improve their skills. (read more)
...As a bonus, while working on these new ideas, we get to review long-forgotten tools in a context that finally makes it clear why we needed to learn them all in the first place! Even though I have taught and tutored many mathematics classes, Pre-calculus is still probably my favorite. I find great joy in helping students master the topics that will help them love Calculus. (read more)
...Additionally, I am a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP (Project Management Professional), and EIT. The subjects I most frequently tutor:
Operations Management
Project Management, including PMP study prep
Decision Analysis
Strategic Management
Six Sigma
Statistics
Intro to Material Science
Calc... (read more)
...I regularly incorporate phonics during tutoring sessions that involve learning how to read. I taught study skills as a classroom subject for 20 years to students of all ages and abilities within a public school setting. I have organized lessons and materials in order to support outside curriculum for those classes. (read more)