...I have been a tutor for 10 years now (with a local, private tutoring company) and have directly contributed to the success of all my students, ages ranging from middle school to college. I am looking forward to continuing that success with Wyzant's platform! I discovered a knack for tutoring and teaching while I was completing my Master’s in Neuroscience. (read more)
...My last assignment on active duty in the Navy before retiring in 2009 was as the Director of Professional Tutoring at the United States Naval Academy, where I supervised 8 Masters/PhD level tutors, taught Learning Skills (Time Management, Note Taking, Test Taking, etc.), and tutored Calc I, Stati... (read more)
...My process for building this confidence is as follows: we start by working through practice problems, step-by-step, helping me understand how a student thinks about every portion of a problem. I use this information to make any corrections necessary, sandwiched between positive feedback that bri... (read more)
...In this environment, the student receives the opportunity to observe, engage, question, and discover topics in a more detailed forum. Please consider the following highlights for my tutoring style:
(1) Assess the current understanding of the student’s subject material.
(2) Identify the gaps in ... (read more)
...I foster a welcoming environment for students at both HCC and UMBC by encouraging questions. After teaching the material, I ensure students have the opportunity to clarify any uncertainties. I also provide them with practice questions to evaluate their understanding, offering feedback to address any gaps in their reasoning. (read more)