Award-Winning Finite Mathematics Tutors for Students in Connecticut

...of New haven and professional experience as a finance and operations manager, I bring both advanced academic knowledge and real-world expertise to the classroom. My passion for teaching led me to develop skills that make complex financial concepts accessible and engaging. I am dedicated to fostering an interactive learning environment and integrating technology to enhance practical understanding. I look forward to contributing to [School/Institution Name] and inspiring students in the field of finance.

Sekou Certified Teacher Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Physics Loves tutoring because: Education is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Helping someone who is desperately in need makes me feel valuable. Background: Graduated from UNH with a BA in Mathematics. For fun: Running and playing soccer are my favorites, I like going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week to do push-ups and pull-ups. I like going out with friends.

...great joy in taking the time to help them understand and to guide them through the problem. I have years of experience in informal peer tutoring, and have found that I have the ability to connect with people and engage them with the subject at hand. I understand the importance of recognizing students' weak points and addressing them, and find that with positivity and a gentle touch, great progress can be achieved.... I think that everyone...

...the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great...

...better understanding of manufacturing and the tools that drive production, I am constantly trying to build on my current and desired skill sets for the future. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities in both my school and professional endeavors that have shaped me into the well-rounded person I am today. That being said, I believe that most of my strengths are derived from my strong work ethic, adaptability, passion for lifelong learning, and love...

...more than capable of succeeding. Many people who struggle with math only do so because they tackle problems in a different way. Many teachers don't take the time to understand how you see the problem and instead teach based on how they see it. I hope to help you get through math in the way that you see it and understand it not force you to see it the "easiest" way or the "normal" way....

...levels. I believe that math is most easily learned if you have an instructor who is positive about the material. Especially to get through some of the tedious beginnings of arithmatic because once you've got the basics, I promise it gets exciting! Away from academics, I enjoy getting outside and being active as much as I can. I've played sports throughout my life and I am currently on the varsity track and field team, but...

...tutoring and working with people to solve problems because it is an excellent way to better both people's lives and my own. We both learn from the experience. Working on STEM problems is the favorite part of my day. Everything builds off of what you have already mastered; your skills and knowledge grow, becoming a more complex and logical tool. STEM is an amazing branch of life that has infinitely many uses and avenues to...

My teaching strategy is active, in-depth learning, which promotes the problem solving and collaborative learning capabilities of my students. The tools I use to implement my strategies are homework assignments, paper assignments, quizzes, and the think-pair-share technique.

...my communication skills. Upon my return to the US, I went back to school where I achieved two Masters degrees in Mathematics, and started teaching university classes in Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. For the past 6 years, I have been tutoring mathematics online, and I have been really enjoying the challenge. Its fun working closely with individual students, and helping them through their struggles with math. The positive feedback I get on a daily basis...

...College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I taught Algebra there, as I have almost every year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal, and more. Along the way, I taught every math course from 5th Grade to Calculus. Algebra remains my favorite, but I enjoy them...

I have been tutoring for many years in a variety of fields, especially in the quantitative sciences. I am well-versed in test prep and excited to help students discover their passion for learning.

...are better motivated when they have self-confidence, not when the task ahead seems frighteningly daunting. It is also important to recognize that different students learn best through different means. As an example, some students are visual learners and can understand the material best through pictures and gestures. Other students learn best through hearing the procedures vocalized, while still others learn best through writing out the steps of the solution procedure. I know to adapt my...