...I received a 690 on the math section of the SAT, 29 on the math portion of the ACT, and a perfect score on the math portion of the General GRE. I started college as a music major, but knew then that I had a knack for math; in my first semester I was helping a friend with a problem set from one o... (read more)
...I have both a BA and MA in Economics from Rutgers University with minors in both math and physics. I've been tutoring academic subjects for more than 20 years for all levels, from elementary through graduate students. I used economic theory in the job market and taught it in the classroom. (read more)
...The Method: Students 1st take a diagnostic test, identifying their Math weaknesses. Accordingly they study and practice in a Math workbook. Initially this is done in tutoring sessions, in which I serve as an academic coach. (In the education biz, this is called "scaffolding".) Soon, however, students also do this study/practice themselves during independent study between sessions. (read more)
...I am able to teach the rules of grammar to students, especially in preparation for the SAT, ACT and SSAT. I have tutored 25+ students in this subject over the last 5 years, and Geometry, along with Algebra II, remain my most highly requested subjects. I have tutored 20+ students over the last 5 years in Physics, focusing almost exclusively on Honors and AP level classes. (read more)
...I first make sure students have a clear grasp on all the facts/rules established, then guide them to organize/write down thought process in a logical way. Finally I will teach them how to pick up the hidden clue that stronger players usually spot out intuitively. In geometry, the right intuition is the key. (read more)