...When I was in 8th grade, I noticed that my peers in algebra were having difficulties that I didn't have. Once in a while I'd stay after school and help people who asked for it, and this soon turned into a regular after-school tutoring program. To this day, math is one of my favorite subjects to work in, and I have been fortunate enough to teach it consistently at all levels. (read more)
...I have kept my certification current through extensive coursework and attendance at workshops and conferences. I am able to work with students across all subject areas and am especially skilled in math, science and writing. I have worked as a private tutor for 15 years and have assisted many students with their study skills. (read more)
...My major centered around grammar, and I know how important it is to use proper grammar in essays and on applications. Some people believe that good grammar means good thinking. While this is not true, using proper grammar can be the difference between getting the job and not getting the job, or an A as opposed to a B. (read more)
...DE and surrounding PA achieve success in math. My feeling about tutoring math is that math was not made to be difficult, and if you have experienced difficulties in math it is perhaps because you were taught the wrong way. My approach is to teach students how to use the reasoning skills they already have and to bring these skills to bear to conquer whatever math problems they have. (read more)
...My name is Derek, and I currently work as a math teacher at Thayer Academy. I have an extensive background in mathematics which I use to bring the highest-quality instruction to my students. One of my best assets as a teacher and tutor is connecting with students and meeting them wherever their mathematical abilities may be. (read more)