...I love making up silly analogies for giving examples as it keeps the student interested. I also sometimes like to connect the lesson to a student's hobby or sport so that the learning feels applicable. Making up problems for the student is extremely important to me and I also encourage the stud... (read more)
...Deep understanding and knowledge of the concepts of topics and many different types of problem solving skills are my powerful tool in teaching students math. Understanding of concepts is very important in math since it would guide and help students to approach the problems and solve them in an a... (read more)
...I have mostly taught and tutored high school students, but I also have extensive experience teaching Physics to Brown undergraduates and Biostatistics to Brown graduate students. I consistently received very high student feedback marks as a TA (~4.8/5 stars) and as a tutor. Regarding high school mathematics, I tutor CP and Honors Algebra 1 all the way to AP Calculus. (read more)
...I acquired a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from CW Post University back in 2000. This certificate gave me permission to teach all the Core Subject plus Reading, Spelling, handwriting and grammar. The State of NY is currently changing over from the standard to the Common Core curriculum. (read more)
...I customizes each session to fit each student's particular needs. My goal is to help students achieve their goals, whether it's improving their understanding, confidence, grades, test scores, or test taking skills. I absolutely love working with students 1-on-1. (read more)