...I am well versed in teaching operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, time, money, and word problems. I have a BS in Elementary Education from Boston University, and a MS in Education from University of Massachusetts. I have taught and tutored K-6 subject matter to children enrolled in the public schools needing additional support. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingReading,Special Needs,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I received a PhD in archaeology in London, tutored the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT for well established firms including Kaplan and Summit, and I have worked with hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students in one-on-one and classroom environments, many of whom are now in top schools aroun... (read more)
...I know the common stumbling blocks for beginning physics students from being a teaching assistant and grader for the summer pre-freshman physics course at U. of Pennsylvania. I've tutored a number of people in this topic already with good results. I have a Ph.D. in fluid mechanics, which is the... (read more)
...My strategy was to guide the students through problems and require students to give it the best shot and not to give up. We all know what it's like when a student simply shows us a math problem and immediately asks for a solution. I also believe that students need a chance to explore concepts a... (read more)
...I have taught topics from Algebra 1 through Calculus 1 to students in Grades 2-6. My students perform extremely well at national math and science competitions (AMC, USABO, etc). I have a theoretical background in plant genetics. I am also familiar with the genetic and other engineering of agricultural crops for human use. (read more)