...It was this desire that lead me to learn the deep ins and outs, the whys of math. It was my love of math that helped me decide to study engineering in college (as a side note, I received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University - Idaho, have completed a master'... (read more)
...Immediately following graduation, I taught High School Chemistry Teacher as a part of Teach for America. During my time in the corps, I taught HS chemistry at Sharpstown HS in Houston ISD, a school that was the subject of "Dropout Nation", an episode in PBS's documentary series "Frontline". Whi... (read more)
...I have been tutoring pre-algebra for 7 years, and algebra for almost 10. I have worked with middle school, high school and college students. I am able to explain algebra from simple to complex, and I am able to break it down into small, easy to understand steps that students can grasp. (read more)
...I also try to guide my tutees to the right answer (rather than do it for them) and then let them explain the process back to me. Over the years, I have served as a peer tutor (in college), a private tutor (for a high school students), and a TA for both undergraduate and Postbac students. I am a current medical student and majored in biochemistry and biology. (read more)
...My goal is to find a way to present material that will give my students that "ah-ha!" moment, as they finally realize that *they* can do math. I intend to provide an affordable option for anyone who needs a little extra work to understand concepts or prepare for tests. While I do not have forma... (read more)