...My undergraduate research in Special Relativity won awards and was subsequently published. I also have studied for 11 years at a conservatory prep. Central Music School (classic violin, top 5% graduate, 1970, Tbilisi, Georgia).Among the subjects I taught in my 8+ years of college instruction we... (read more)
...Students need to see multiple methods (i.e. graphically, algebraically, numerically, etc.) on how to answer a math problem. Math (and business) problems have both a mechanical piece and a theoretical piece to them that must be identified and understood. Students do improve under my tutoring methods. (read more)
...I guide students by instilling good work habits leading to retention of skills. I have worked with all levels (K-12) of regular education and special education students. I often consult on customizing programs to assist students by meeting with them, determining their strengths, learning styles and development opportunities. (read more)
...This means that I approach concepts with directed questions about the subject matter in order gauge students' conceptual understanding of the topic. From there, I put together a series of practice problems which we will go through together using the white board feature, so that the student can g... (read more)
...Algebra is one of my strongest area in math. B.S. in Chemistry and Master in Chemistry I learned math in order to understand chemistry while I am in my way to getting my chemistry degree. Algebra is one of my strongest area in math and I am good at it because I master the pre-algebra. (read more)