...I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deepening their understanding of the ideas behind Mathematics; b) showing them how to think on their feet and apply basic Mathematical concepts in novel situations; and c) pointing out a number of helpful "Have you ever noticed how..." facts ... (read more)
...My teaching approach relies on a combination of concept discovery/derivation and a lot of practice -- teaching some of the fundamental principles and then asking the student to internalize the learning by applying it to many problem sets. To help ensure a good match with the student, I offer a n... (read more)
...I know that both parents and students have busy schedules so I am willing to adjust my time accordingly. I tutor in students' homes, local libraries, or another mutually convenient place. I take great pride in my students' successes and look forward to hearing from you.I tutor students from Gra... (read more)
...I have a solid background in the biomedical sciences (PhD in Physiology-Biophysics, Two MS degrees in Microbiology and in Biological Sciences, and a BS in both Biology and Chemistry). Because of my experience teaching in college adjunct positions and in private tutoring, I have learned how impor... (read more)
...As a certified special educator I am also familiar with program like Touchmath which are designed to help struggling students. My graduate research focused on the teaching of reading, so I also very familiar with programs like Foundations. As a long time employee of the Museum of Science in Boston, I have taught many hands on science workshops and courses for students in grades k-6. (read more)