...Elementary math is the first time you can get kids excited about math and inspire them to be confident in doing it. In the monotony of endless homework problems, kids often forget why they're doing it, but I work with them to make it fun. Elementary science is where kids first learn that scienc... (read more)
...I eventually majored in mathematics at Rice University, where I was an academic fellow, tutoring students in college-level mathematics, among other subjects. When tutoring math, my goal is not just to help the student with whatever specific assignment he or she is working on at the time, but to ... (read more)
...I believe in seeing the big picture and then going into the details of a topic versus memorizing it. I am open to other teaching methods to best suit the student's needs to make our tutoring session work well for both of us. Learning is a process that is unique to each student so, I believe it is important to reward the effort students put towards understanding their material. (read more)
...My goal is always to build confidence along with skills, so students not only improve their grades but also start to enjoy learning. Throughout my tutoring career, I’ve worked with kids just starting school to college students tackling higher-level math. I’ve taught in one-on-one settings and i... (read more)
...I have a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and also an MBA - all from UCLA. I've been tutoring math since I was in high school and have countless success stories. Remind me to tell you about my *very* math-challenged roommate after college who had to pass Statistics to get his graduate degree. (read more)