Experience Summary
I recently graduated with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. At Tech, I volunteered three hours per week to tutor SAT's to immigrant students for two years at AAYA, Asian American Youth Alliance. For one semester, I was a paid mathematics tutor for at-risk high school students for the Georgia Tech CEISMC Mentoring Program. With my degree and tutoring experience, I assure you I will be familiar with all levels of math subjects and the challenges that students usually have in studying math. More importantly, I know how to overcome those challenges and to enjoy good results. It's rewarding to hear students say, "Oh, I understand that now!"
Teaching Style
My teaching style varies according to the type of student. I have tutored at-risk students with attention and behavioral issues. With these types of students, they are indifferent about math, and I have to get them excited and interested by a rewards system. I get these students involved by putting the chalk in the student’s hand and have them explain the material to me, rather than lecturing to them, which results in their daydreaming. If they succeed, they get rewarded. With students who are willing to learn but are having difficulty understanding the material, I am persistent and supportive. I break complex materials down into pieces and work step by step so that students can reach their full potential.