Experience Summary
In 1972, I was introduced to a 12 year old Taiwanese girl who had been living in the United States with her sister's family for about one year. Anna attended Denny Junior High School, spoke very little English, and was having a very difficult time at school and at home.
I tutored Anna in mathematics in 7th and 8th grades. In ninth grade, she was able to make B grades in her math classes
without my intervention. Anna graduated from Sealth High School in about 1976 and, shortly after became manager of a Fred Meyer's auto parts department.
Teaching Style
I believe I can help your child overcome the "I can't get it" attitude. I am patient, not-at-all intimidating, and will occasionally have the student study other material so that I may review the information leading up to the material he or she is having trouble with. If it is a stepping stone to the current studies, then it is important that the previously studied material is clear to the student before tackling his or her current problems.
Some students do not want to make the necessary effort to grasp a difficult concept, but, once they have overcome that mindset, I believe most students will find it quite satisfying to make the concentrated effort to solve problems in areas where they thought they had no "talent".