Experience Summary
I believe that any student can learn any subject and excel, given enough time and effort with a good tutor. A successful tutor combines thorough knowledge of the subject matter, respect for the student, and determination to help the student succeed.
To help a student reach his or her goals, I use my deep understanding of the material to explain difficult concepts and problems in a variety of ways, until I find an explanation that fits with the student's intuition. I am more than happy to answer any question or repeat any explanation as many times as necessary as a regular part of the learning process.
Often academic success requires not just conceptual understanding of the material, but the ability to apply the concepts to particular problems. When students face a problem set, quiz, or standardized test, I help them recognize the types of problems they are likely to face, and learn the techniques they can use to solve each type of problem. To reinforce these skills, I help students work through as many problems as necessary for them to feel confident in their ability to solve similar problems efficiently on their own.