...These informal sessions provided me with insights into effective one-on-one teaching strategies and reinforced my passion for helping others grasp complex concepts. Whether in a structured Kumon setting or informally assisting friends, I have cultivated a teaching style that combines patience, c... (read more)
...I also tutored a seventh-grade student on zoom in Algebra 1. This was a paid hour that occurred twice weekly for which I prepared weekly lesson plans and helped the student with her work for school. The student met her goal grade for her final exam. (read more)
...I was the assistant volleyball coach for a boys and girls high school team for 3 years. I became the head volleyball coach for the boys and girls team at the high school I worked at for 2 years thereafter. I have taught computer programming in Visual Basic, C++, and Java for 4 years to high sch... (read more)
...Instead of memorizing a list of facts, I believe allowing oneself to understand why and how something works is what enables enjoyment of the subject. And once the "why" and "how" of the subject are understood, good grades and test scores will follow naturally. I am very patient with others, and I can easily explain concepts in multiple ways until they sink in for the student. (read more)
I'm Michael, a highly motivated math tutor with a passion for helping students succeed. I graduated from Carleton College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science, where my senior thesis attained distinction and was later published. While there, I served as a tutor at ou... (read more)