Award-Winning Economics Tutors in Grand Prairie, TX

...high school in 2010, I have been working as a tutor for the Plano Independent School District. I received extensive training in tutoring both ACT and SAT test strategies. While I have been trained to tutor all core subjects, tutoring Mathematics has always brought me the greatest joy in life. Through my years working as a tutor, I have found that "all work and no play" makes students tired and yields to difficulty with focus....

...but he also has an intermediate background in mathematics and science, subjects he has always been passionate about and enjoys teaching. He currently works as a corporate financial analyst in the defense industry. Michael has a total of six years prior experience tutoring students of all age groups across a wide variety of topics. He is qualified to tutor in the following subjects: mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, pre-calculus, and calculus), science (chemistry and physics),...

I am able to determine what obstacles are preventing a student from grasping a concept, and create different means of overcoming those obstacles. Creating a partnership with the student and understanding what he or she needs to overcome is what makes me a great tutor. ... I would talk with the student and/or his or her parents to learn what each hopes to achieve from the tutoring sessions. I would ask what they've tried, what they liked, and what they didn't about their previous efforts. Then I would work hard to provide a good deal of value in that first lesson so that we can continue to work together.

...modeling and management. I tutor many subjects, although Math is my favorite, specifically Algebra. I know that Math can be difficult for many, but I try to make it enjoyable. In my experience as a tutor I have found that the most rewarding aspect is seeing students succeed. When a struggling student completely understands the subject they were having trouble with it is very rewarding to see them excel. I believe in starting with the...

...addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of theory through practice problems (the...

...stuck with me to this day. During my time in college I gained experience tutoring both middle and high school math and economics, along with college level calculus. I enjoy getting to help students overcome struggles in their work, and have found that it is often encouragement and direction most needed to help them succeed. I firmly believe that education is necessary for improving the quality of ones life and enjoy getting to help others...

Teaching is the art of facilitating the academic and personal confidence of each student according to their individual strengths and goals.... I teach by example. As I read out loud, I would also vocalize what's going on in my head; the self-questioning. Ask students to listen to audiobooks and more independent reading of things they find interesting. Differentiate between reading a textbook and reading literature.... Teaching is the art of facilitating the academic and personal confidence of each student according to their individual strengths and goals.

...academically and professionally. I have a wide array of experience and interests that allow me to help nearly every student. I can tutor math subjects, economics, accounting, reading, and writing. I really enjoy reading papers, surprisingly I know! I can give you all kind of grammatical suggestions along with organizing your thoughts. Remember: A boring paper to write is a boring paper to read, so have fun with the material and I will help all...

...get better. I like for teaching and learning to be fun, because students learn more if they are enjoying what they are being taught. My outside interests are enjoying time with my family, traveling, sports, and working out. In addition, I work with a non-profit organization that helps children, and we offer them sports and entertainment programs as a way to give them positive activities to do and goals to achieve. I look forward to...

...finance, accounting and business as a teaching assistant at Cornell. Instead of chaperoning students for 2 hours, I approached my office hours as opportunities to help students impound lecture material. Focusing on the fundamentals is critical to true understanding and the application to more complex problems. Watching students reach the inflection point between familiarity and comprehension is truly rewarding. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, playing tennis, listening to indie music and traveling. Traveling itself...