...I tailor my tutoring to each student’s needs, building foundational skills and confidence. I’ve helped students improve their grades in math classes like AP-Precalculus by an average of 15% and get straight A’s. In addition to academic tutoring I have 3 years of experience coaching Congressional debate. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Calculus,SAT Math
...The reading component of the Accuplacer, focusing on the distillation of main ideas, aligns perfectly with my expertise in verbal reasoning and standardized test preparation. In addition, I adeptly support students through the writing segment, ensuring they can express their thoughts clearly and... (read more)
28 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Common Core,Reading,Elementary Math
I have had the good fortune of tutoring several high school and college students in math, science, and economics over the years. When I first start tutoring someone, s/he is often frustrated and discouraged, so my first objective is to get his/her confidence back. That is even more important than the subject matter, as important as that is. (read more)
...Check answers provided in the back of the textbook. Check answers to homework problems with a couple of other students, if this is allowed and answers are not provided.
5. Use good reference books (e.g., The Standard Mathematical Tables, a good collegiate dictionary) & other sources (e.g., Wikipedia) to verify and learn.
6. (read more)
...Calculus is the class for most high school and college students that has the highest combination of both computational skills and conceptual thinking required. I have worked with students in calculus for over 10 years to give them confidence and change the way they think about math. The SAT mat... (read more)
37 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Elementary Math,ACT Math,Discrete Math