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...have a degree in Mathematics from Purdue University and have worked as an Actuary for 25 years. Many students feel like they're bad at math, when they're really just missing one or two key concepts. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring because I can talk to a student, identify issues, and help in understanding the concepts and...

...a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We went to the local middle school and high school once a week and tutored the English Language Learner students. I absolutely loved those four years of tutoring. I have also taught Spanish classes and been a Spanish tutor. I love helping students reach their goals, and I believe...

...(MS & PhD--Physics). I also studied Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics as a graduate at Cambridge University in England. I have taught and/or tutored mathematics and science in California, Kansas, Florida, and Missouri. It seems that I've always loved math and science. Now, I especially enjoy helping others understand those subjects with the hope that...

...basis, and these types of sessions are typically most productive. Learning mathematics is a lot like picking up a musical instrument. If you absorb the ideas of a learning unit, and then practice the material, you can expect to be able to play that instrument, and play it relatively well, over time. It is just...

...excited to start medical school this summer. I have always loved to teach, and started tutoring in high school. I mainly tutored general chemistry, and math for students up to 9th grade. In addition, I worked as a teaching assistant (TA) for honors chemistry, where I graded homework assignments and helped students with any homework...

...New York City and in Charlotte, NC. In New York, I assisted with teaching ESL weekly to teenage immigrants, and in Charlotte I tutored elementary students in math and reading on a weekly basis. Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor the following areas: College essays, English, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Writing. My tutoring...

...teacher cares. Towards the end of the class, I take time to show them German music or lighthearted anecdotes originating from German culture. It is pivotal to form a rapport between the students and myself. I find that retaining a semi-formal atmosphere in the classroom bolsters an ideal working environment. Taking all of these factors...

...my students by encouraging and equipping them to come to answers on their own. I emphasize understanding the process and rationale for why something is right, rather than only focusing on getting the correct answers. This process of giving semantic meaning to the concepts and theories that we learn helps to better ingrain information, and...

...15 years. My strong interest in Science and Math led me to Purdue University where I obtained a Chemical Engineering degree. Playing sports my whole life has taught me time management and discipline which often rubs off on those I have worked with in the past. The majority of my student are high school athletes...

I am an honors engineering student at Purdue University with a passion for math and science. I greatly enjoy helping students become more confident in these subjects. While at Purdue, I have volunteered with the Women in Engineering Program and would love to work with young women interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. I...