...I especially like helping students write college application essays. Once I began teaching, I saw a need in our schools for strong teachers of mathematics. I decided to teach middle school math, where I enjoy helping kids discover that math is interesting and fun! (read more)
...With over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I have guided students from elementary school learners to graduate-level scholars, addressing their unique needs and fostering a genuine appreciation for math. I have provided one-on-one tutoring to help students build confidence and master... (read more)
...The bulk of my work over the last two and a half decades has been as an educator: as a classroom teacher (high school mathematics and middle school and high school French), as a tutor (with Colgate’s Math Clinic, with Sylvan Learning, and privately), as a test prep teacher and instructor trainer... (read more)
...Courses taught include prealgebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, precalculus, and ap calculus. I firmly believe that everyone is a "math person" and work hard to help my students build confidence and push themselves to their fullest potential. Through my job, I work with both general and special education students, and teach courses at both the honors and college-prep levels. (read more)
...I like to adapt the studies to focus just on those areas where a student can make major improvements. Many people see spelling as a waste of time in an age of spellcheckers. It's actually still needed. (read more)