...I was born and raised in the Seattle area, though I have spent time living in Oregon and in California as well. I hold a BA in English (Professional and Creative Writing focus) from Central Washington University and have spent time volunteering in area ESL programs, such as those at Seattle Central College and Shoreline Community College. I'm working on completing my TEFL certification. (read more)
...What makes the math section so difficult is that students are expected have an extremely solid foundation of the math that they have taken over their high school careers. Some of the rules that they are required to know are very random (and they may not have covered that topic in their class). W... (read more)
500+ hours of tutoring experience | 1000+ hours teaching, tutoring, and volunteering in the classroom. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Caltech and a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington. For 10 years I've been a volunteer tutor and math coach, working with elementary, middle, and high school students. (read more)
...I am a very approachable and patient teacher. I have over 10 years of experience teaching math, including Calculus, physics and engineering. I have a PhD from Michigan State University. (read more)
...I always remember my 6th grade teacher who taught me the power of "yet" and helped me to believe in myself and in my abilities. My hope is to be that person for another student. In teaching and tutoring, my approach is to help students understand not just WHAT something is but WHY and HOW; this... (read more)