...I love the spark of excitement in an "aha moment" and seeing my students grow and become more confident. I see tutoring as an opportunity to empower students to navigate problems independently. Rather than teaching strategies and procedures alone, I dig into the “why”s underneath- why a method works, how it relates to other concepts, why we are doing what we are doing. (read more)
...The warmth, care, and irrepressible humor I bring to my sessions make for a tutoring experience that is not just effective, but also enjoyable! After graduating from Duke University, I spent a year on a Fulbright scholarship in Madrid, where my native fluency in Spanish helped me support my stud... (read more)
10 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Spanish,Statistics,SAT Math
...I don't dare to say I'm an expert on piano as it is not my primary focus, but I have a pretty solid grasp of the basics of playing and performance. Most of my experience has been teaching beginners and those looking to brush up their basic skills/technique. Violin replaced piano as my primary instrument at the age of 10. (read more)
...I spend most of my free time writing and reading. I have helped many students write essays and research papers and I am an advance reader for a published author. I am currently an advance reader for a published author. (read more)
I graduated from UNCA with a degree in mathematics. I spend quite a bit of time tutoring and doing my own research in mathematics (encryption most recently). I've learned a great deal in working with students over the years and have developed a unique teaching style to help students feel more conf... (read more)