...I try to have my students see proofs as puzzles and have fun doing them. I warn students to think about relationships, not merely memorize theorems. I work to give students a real understanding of the relationships that tie the various topics in precalculus together. (read more)
...For example, I tutored a 7th grade student in Florida's mandatory Civics course which requires a rigorous End of Course exam that counts for 2/3 of the final grade. The student, who originally struggled with a C, brought her grade up to a B and passed the test beyond the minimum passing grade. ... (read more)