Experience Summary
I have worked as a college and high school level math and science tutor for three years, two years at a community college in San Diego and one year here in Denver helping high school students with math and science and test prep needs. Though I ended up getting my degree in a humanities based discipline, I studied a lot of math and science in college, focusing particularly on chemistry. I am working my way toward a career of teaching high school.
Teaching Style
When I think about my strengths as a tutor, two things come to mind. First, I am a person who really appreciates a good teacher. My best teachers were able to convince me of my own ability to solve difficult problems by providing a good challenge and also with lots of patience. So at the heart of my tutoring strategy is patience. Second, I approach problem solving with concrete strategies. In tutoring, I am trying to teach problem solving strategies so that students can answer questions on their own.