Award-Winning SAT Math Tutors in Dayton, OH

I am a retired engineer with a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering. I love teaching. My specialty is math, physics, and chemistry.

...of my homeschooling experience I then tutored for five years in all subjects from beginning reading through ACT prep and enjoyed this very much. I decided as a result of my that experience to pursue full-time teaching. Though my original degree is in history, I had always wanted to go back and pick up my "mathy" side and continue beyond the differential calculus I had in high school and first year in college, so I...

...am a recent Ph.D. graduate in Astrophysics from Clemson University, where I also received my Master's in Astrophysics. In 2010, I graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in Astronomy, Physics, and Russian. I have been tutoring students in math, science, and standardized test subjects for the past five years, and I would love to help you succeed in whatever subject necessary. When I am not working, I like to participate in public outreach...

...I'm currently studying for the MCAT and am hoping to become a sports medicine physician in the future. During my free time I enjoy figure skating, dancing, working out, and spending time with friends. I was also part of an improv group at school. I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, biking, scuba diving, kayaking, and spending time on the beach. I look forward to working with you and helping you surpass your goals!... I try to find the best way to help a concept sink in for each student. Different methods are more effective for different people, so it is important to be flexible in order to help the student learn best.

...knowing when to guess and when to omit an answer, and understanding context clues. I have an extensive background in etymology and Latin and can help students learn to decipher unfamiliar words. With regards to writing, I am equally comfortable emphasizing essay composition techniques to enable excellence in timed-writing scenarios, or guiding students to develop their own unique voice as a writer. The subjects that I enjoy digging into the most are english and history....

I have recently graduated with dual degrees in education and in dance. I am passionate about learning and am excited to share that passion with students of all ages and abilities.... I think that it is most important to teach students to think for themselves rather than let others dictate their beliefs and opinions. I also strongly believe in individualized education and catering to each student's needs on a case-by-case basis. People don't just learn from being given information; there are an infinite amount of paths to learning and interacting with information.

...tutor at ITT Technical Institute, and most recently as a substitute teacher, where my greatest joy comes when I am given the opportunity to work with and assist the students. I excel in teaching languages, particularly Latin and Ancient Greek, and I have found that I have an aptitude for conveying math concepts in a way that is understandable and approachable for students. I remember my own challenges when I learned new concepts, and I...

...a great experience so far. It's also why I like to tutor Algebra. The subject is all about relationships, and becomes so applicable in other natural sciences. Because of it's versatility, there's a multitude of ways to connect concepts. I like to relate new material with knowledge a student already possesses by outlining these connections. I've found this method to be very effective with my little sister, as well as students at Kumon Learning Centers....

...biology to math to English to test prep. My favorite of the maths is algebra, I enjoy editing papers and assisting with writing, and I have experience with ACT test prep. My teaching philosophy is that practice makes perfect! I also try to make the subject as interesting as possible to engage the student in the material. In my spare time I enjoy hiking in the woods with my border collie and playing board games...

...in education from Arizona State University, I am a certified English Language Arts teacher for grades 7-12 with an endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I am also an experienced standardized test prep instructor and study skills tutor. My students have included everybody from gang members and refugees to the most gifted and highly competitive students, so I can customize instruction for anyone! I look forward to helping you master the skills...