Experience Summary
Upon entering college in 1998, I had already taken Calculus while most other students were typically taking Algebra. This presented a good opportunity, but it is one thing is to know the material well and it is another thing to know how to teach. Since I have a younger brother, I developed these skills early on by tutoring him and his friends. I have tutored a wide variety of learning types: gifted students, students with learning disabilities, shy personalities, easily distracted students, etc. Here is a list of classes I have tutored: Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Calculus I & 2, General Chemistry I and II, Analytical and Physical Chemistry, and Physics.
Teaching Style
No two students are the same which is why it is so important to have a flexible teaching style. My first lesson is usually spent analyzing a students attention level, skill level, and learning style. Some students learn through repetition, others like lots of different examples, and there are always a few who want to know why and how something works, eg. theory, proofs, and real world applications. I like to try a lot of different things and see what works with an individual. I have also taught middle and high school students, so I have also learned how to teach in an entertaining way.