Diana K.
- Sag Harbor, NY 11963 ( 13 mi )
- Pre-Calculus Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 03/2010
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $53.00 to $58.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I
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I am a true constructivist. I believe that students need to construct their own understanding if they are to achieve mastery. When it comes to math, many kids can repeat the motions and get the right answer, but may not really understand what they are doing or why. I actually love the question, "When am I ever going to use this?" I know how math is applied to every day life, and without true understanding of the underlying concepts, students will not know when, where, or how to apply the operations they have learned. I give my students a strong basis of understanding before we move into the operations, so the knowledge is true, not rote.
I knew I wanted to become a math teacher when I was in High School, inspired by a great teacher. Through her, I learned how to learn, and how to teach. I graduated top of my class and received high honors throughout college. I have achieved ... read more