Geometry is made up of theorems and postulates, inductive and deductive reasoning. This can seem daunting to the student who is not familiar to the subject. As students progress they realize that the theorems and postulates help them solve the problems in the particular area of geometry the rule applies. My expertise is to make student get so comfortable with the subject they actually find geometry enjoyable. I have eight years classroom experience working with students of differing strengths and weaknesses. Students with varying learning styles and abilities can be taught using a variety of c [more]
I am certified to teach math K-12. Geometry is unlike any other math subject that students will encounter in their lives. Also, this is the subject where students first encounter formal proofs. I work with students to learn logic needed for proofs, and to create proofs on their own. I also emphasize the importance of drawing and marking correctly on the pictures so that it is easier to solve problems. I believe that every student is capable of learning. My goal is to allow them to reach their maximum potential by getting them interested in the subject, making them think, and teaching them in t [more]
Tutored 5+ years math from elementary up to calculus 2. Taught 10th grade geometry for a year at a high school. I'm a graduate from Stony Brook University with a Masters in Math Education and Bachelors in Math. I love thinking of new ways to explain concepts and innovative ways to show it visually or with physical models. My goal is to really help a student understand the material, and understand what could potentially be holding him/her back from truly knowing and applying it. While I am open to all students, the best ones I've worked with and had the greatest potential to grow are those th [more]
When I became a college student, I was offered a position at my University's math tutoring center. Because of my previous experiences as a tutor, I was up for the new challenge. During my Sophomore year, I became a Teacher's Assistant working in classes of 25-40 students. Throughout my various experiences, I learned that I had a knack for figuring out the way people think and what methods help certain people grasp a new concept best. A problem facing many students in Math is that a majority ... [more]
I am a full-time high school physics and engineering teacher, and have both taught and tutored in high school math and chemistry as well. One of the tricks with geometry is being able to visual the shapes and the relationships that result; I can help students work on their spatial reasoning, which makes everything that follows much easier to comprehend. I find nothing more rewarding than helping students to deeply understand how things work and to watch them grow more and more confident in their own abilities. I am a full-time high school physics and engineering teacher, and the classroom sett [more]
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense." Thomas A. Edison The above captures all that I believe is necessary to succeed - in academics and athletics alike. I have found Edison's words to be true in my own experience, and I believe any student with a reasonable goal can achieve it by working hard, being relentless, but keeping a good head on his/her shoulders all the while. Soon after arriving at Bosto... [more]
I have tutored mathematics throughout my teaching career. I teach observation, precision of knowledge, reasoning, proofs, and problem solving. I have digital smart flash cards that I've created to help with knowledge of terms and steps of logic. Hi, I'm Edward, I'm a certified teacher of English with extensive experience tutoring math through geometry, and into the fundamentals of trigonometry and calculus. I'm the content designer for two SAT preparation programs available on iTunes, using a smart flash card platform that gets efficient results. I believe there are four components to doing [more]
I have been teaching middle and high school math for years, helping students to raise their grades in class and scores on state tests. Math was always a challenge for me in school, so if you need someone who can explain geometry in a way that makes sense to students who don't get math, I am the tutor for you! I'm a certified teacher and Ivy League graduate with over ten years of experience teaching and tutoring Latin and English language and literature. My strategies can help you be a better reader, writer, and speaker. My students don't just learn the material--they learn to enjoy the subj [more]
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When I first started my college journey, I hadn't a clue about what I wanted to do. Over the years, I've narrowed it down to two things: I love working with people, and I love helping them learn. I've spent years working for other tutoring/test prep companies and have decided to venture out on my own. As a graduate with a degree in Biochemistry, I have a very strong foundation in math and science. When I took my own SAT over 10 years ago, I scored a 2220 (with an 800 on Math, 700 in Reading,... [more]