...I adapt my teaching style to the needs and accommodations of my students. I explain things to them in different ways, in an effort to get them to understand and learn. When a student does not succeed, I try to figure out what I can do differently to help them succeed. (read more)
...I have been told by two separate parents of my students that I am well worth the hourly rate. I enjoy working with both children and adults and like to see them succeed. It is very rewarding to see the smile on their faces when they tell me their grades. (read more)
...I received a 5 on the AP tests in both English tests, AP US History, and AP European History through independent study. I have helped students improve on SAT exams, ASVAB, and in passing math tests at the elementary and high school levels. One student went from 28 percent in fourth-grade math at a private Christian school to 28 out of 30 on a placement test to continue to fifth-grade math. (read more)
...Mathematics at its core requires a varieties of tools to solve a variety of problems. With a strong tool belt and understanding of types of possible problems any students can solve any problem. My first step with each student is finding what piece of knowledge is missing and working problems that familiarize the student with that particular style of approach/problem. (read more)