...Success in their grades is always a priority, but I celebrate the little milestones of progress way more. I believe effective communication is the first step to these successes and achievements. For this reason I am always readily available, keeping the lines of communication open at all times, until the student achieves his/her goal. (read more)
...I have found that when a student says they're "bad at math," more often than not it's because of poor instruction somewhere along the way. I've seen many teachers throw examples and procedures at their students without bothering to explain the conceptual basis behind them, turning math into a mo... (read more)