...I have 2.5 years experience as a professional tutor in Math locally, overseas ESL experience with CELTA +40 hours with classroom certification, and 10+ years as a professional Java Developer. I use student centered teaching methods focused on individual learning styles. I have a BS from Miami University in Applied Science majoring in Computer Science with specialization in Mathematics. (read more)
...I welcome the opportunity to teach individuals how to play. I have been playing table tennis since I was twelve years old (I am now 50). I have taught many individuals, including my own children, how to play table tennis. I have competed in many tournaments on my own and have coached many others to tournament play. (read more)
...I cater my tutoring to what each individual needs, so there is no set curriculum or time period of packaged lessons. Students have worked with me for two days or for several months, depending on their knowledge gaps and their pace of learning. I recommend 1.5 hour lessons weekly to maximize what I can cover in a session. (read more)
...Standardized tests like the Accuplacer are hard to study for independently, but different programs are using them for admissions more and more. We can learn effective test-taking strategies as well as identify and plug any holes in prior knowledge to get as prepared as possible. I am new to Wyzant, but I have over five years of professional tutoring and teaching experience. (read more)
...I believe students sometimes feel they don't like a subject because they don't do well in the subject. Once someone explains concepts and helps them solve problems on their own, they get excited, and slowly the confidence builds up. I would love to see kids experience this and start loving math and science.I have a Ph.D in Physics and so have Math fundamentals. (read more)