...Currently, I work as a freelance editor/writer, contributing to various new mathematics publications for different publishers. I have written and/or edited publications for all grade levels, from Kindergarten through Algebra 2. Learning math is far more complex than just memorizing a lot of facts.... in fact, it is not really about memorizing at all! (read more)
...I like to explain not just "what" to do but also the "why" so that students learn mathematical reasoning that will help them beyond their current work, and I often use different ways of explaining, from real world examples, theory, and neat shortcuts and tricks so that students can understand on ... (read more)
I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. (read more)
...Once we get established, I try and determine what your strengths and weaknesses might be. I look to see if there are any mistakes that occur regularly and figure out how to fix them. I also like to challenge a student's understanding of topics and fit the big and little ideas together. (read more)
...While there I helped many students achieve success in their courses. I can help with common areas of trouble from simply understanding and interpreting the information in class homework to addressing specific areas of difficulty such as solving equations, factoring, graphing functions, working w... (read more)