Brenda G.
- Chester, NH 03036 ( 30.1 mi )
- PSAT Tutor
- Female Age 65
- Member since: 07/2013
- Will travel up to 30 miles
- Rates from $40 to $55 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: SAT - Math, GED
Experienced high school and middle school math tutor
When tutoring, I try to meet the students needs by utilizing methods of teaching which take into consideration the student's learning style. I explain concepts using visual representations as well as numerical/algebraic models. I am a very patient teacher who will find various ways of explaining math concepts, until I find one that works for the student. I teach students the "why" behind the process rather than explaining the process of finding a solution by only listing a number of steps, which the students easily forget. If the student knows why a process works, they will be able to recreate it again at a future date. I also demonstrate to the student various methods that they can employ to help them answer their own questions in determining whether or not a process will work in finding solutions.
I work with students in developing methods to help them better prepare for assess ... read more