Award-Winning Calculus Tutors in Troy, MI

I am a Nuclear Physicist (Ph.D. degree from North Carolina State University). I have been tutoring since I was in college. Physics and Math are my favorite subjects. I would like to help the young students with their academic performance and build their self-confidence for a successful future.... Building up their confidence.... Teaching learning skills.... Positive encouragement.... Demonstration with simple examples.... Using similar examples.... Getting students motivated.... Starting with simpler problems.... Asking the students to work on similar problems on their own.

I specialize is math tutoring. I have experience working with students in math ranging from learning to count all the way to Calculus. I enjoy helping a student gain confidence and find concept easy after previously finding it difficult. In my tutoring style I incorporate a lot of examples to help correlate the math concepts to everyday life. ... I like to make teaching fun, and I try to use examples based on interests. I enjoy when a student comes to me when they don't understand, and they leave confident.

...I love math and science and love working with kids so teaching and tutoring is really the culmination of my passions :) In my spare time I like to cook, go for bike rides, rock climb, knit, and go for runs in the park. I believe that learning should be fun so I always try to let my personality shine through when working with kids so that they feel comfortable and that they can be...

...Physics from Cornell University. Prior to joining Varsity Tutors, I worked as both a Math Course Assistant and as an SAT Math Tutor. In addition to working with students, I'm also currently conducting Applied Math Research for the National Science Foundation at Pennsylvania State University. During my years of High School, I was running for my Cross Country team and was digging for my State Champion Volleyball team. Also, I am an amateur juggler and...

...Colleges in the past ten years, in Michigan, Tennessee, and Florida. I have just relocated to Los Angeles. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to tutor for different nation-wide or local tutoring agencies. I enjoy the interaction with young minds, and the process of dispelling the myth of Math as a difficult subject. All things can be explained, pending that we have the patience to work through them one small step at a time....

...in the effectiveness of studying. The study habits developed in my youth helped me achieve the position of valedictorian in my high school and continue to help me today. School does not have to be the enemy. My infatuation with math and science started in childhood. For years, I used math to stave off boredom. Being raised by two collegiate level professors, my adolescence became entwined with the sciences from an early age. Weekend hikes to...

...enjoyed each subject I've studied; my favorite is Physics in that its study is so far reaching from sub-atomic quarks to black hole singularities. Overcoming my own difficulties with mathematics and English has encouraged me to help other people overcome their difficulties. I am very patient and try to make the assignments as interesting as possible to draw in students that are having difficulties with a subject, as well as offer advanced tips and techniques...

...Bronx Science for Missouri to pursue a PhD in Physics at Washington University in St. Louis where I am currently completing my first year. I love teaching and tutoring Math and Physics. I feel that a successful teacher must develop an understanding of where the student is at and, instead of simply lecturing, be able to guide him or her to the realization of the concept being taught. In this way, the student does not...

...my peers. This allowed me to gain a great deal of knowledge and insight on the most effective teaching methods. With these methods I find it easy to teach even the toughest mathematical concepts that commonly trouble many students. With over 5 years of experience in tutoring math privately, I was offered a job to tutor and hold workshops in Broward College, Math Department. With an immense appreciation and passion for mathematics, I offer all...

...several areas including English and the physical sciences. I have been tutoring since high school and have experience working with all ages in a number of subjects. I have the most experience working with high school and middle school students in mathematics. My other teaching experiences include tutoring in English and computer skills in an ESOL classroom for refugees, as well as private and group violin instruction for children of all ages. I believe that...