...So...why be a tutor? I started tutoring my kids in math & science when they were in middle school because it looked like they would begin to lose ground otherwise. I discovered I liked it, and would up tutoring them and their friends later on. (read more)
...Since then I have spent 4 years teaching Algebra 1 and some Financial Literacy to high school students. In the classroom I try to maintain a blend of critical thinking and problem solving with explicit instruction and guidance as needed. My hope for students is that they are able to internalize the reasoning behind math rather than memorize the procedures without deep thought. (read more)
...This has created a third angle I am comfortable using to help someone understand a concept, not to mention keeping my skills fresh! As a tutor/mentor, I strive to be patient and encouraging - allowing my students to come to answers on their own so that they can internalize and understand the con... (read more)
...Besides math, I have tutored subjects like Microsoft Excel and SQL to college and university students as well as work professionals. I want to be a better resource for my students and I am willing to go that extra miles like my professors. I am easy to reach and feel free to contact me with additional any questions. (read more)
...I started tutoring college students majoring in the health sciences, then I tutored middle and high school students in English and math. Finally, I was a college professor for seven years, teaching a variety of biology and math courses. In our sessions I will listen hard to determine where the difficulties lie for you, so that I may concentrate my efforts there. (read more)