...Sincerely,
Jim SI have taught Algebra 1 in Newport News Public Schools for over 10 years. I primarily worked with Homebound students, who have excellent pass rates on the Virginia Standards of Learning tests. I am certified to teach US History in our public schools and have done so for many years. (read more)
...Trigonometry is a subject that I find easy to understand and teach to other people. I am patient and can give different explanations if my first explanation does not make sense. I wrote an honors thesis in history and a senior thesis in physics for my undergraduate degree at William and Mary, and I took several writing intensive seminars for my history classes in college. (read more)
...I am very good at breaking it down into easy to follow steps. Pre-Algebra is important for the success in Algebra. I have been tutoring Algebra subjects for over 15 years. (read more)
I have taught high school science for over 30 years. I am certified by the State of Virginia in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science. Although my classroom experience has been in the sciences, I am equally comfortable tutoring geometry and algebra, including SAT Prep. (read more)