...Because I'm so passionate about the subject, I am patient with those that I tutor because I want them to be successful and excited when they grasp something. I love seeing that look of understanding when something 'clicks' and a student finally gets what they have struggled to learn. Math, with its abstract concepts, is a difficult subject to learn, and can be difficult to teach. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...I am delighted that you have chosen to view my profile in your quest for a higher level of mathematical understanding. Please indulge me while I take this moment to describe a little bit about myself. I have taught and tutored both college and high school level mathematics for over a decade. (read more)
...I am a Regents Chemistry Tutor, AP Chemistry Tutor, SAT Chemistry Tutor, and General Chemistry I and II (College level) Tutor. I have taken several biochemistry courses at NYU and have studied the subject extensively at the undergraduate level. I majored in Biochemistry, a degree that covers ma... (read more)
...It's important to balance mathematical content understanding while still seeing the big picture. The questions on the SAT don't say "solve for x" anywhere near as often as you might expect; really, it's all about being flexible and able to apply your content understanding in various ways! My approach is all about finding the right mix between focus on content and exploring its applicability. (read more)