Kagan L.
- Wichita Falls, TX 76308 ( 20.4 mi )
- Pre-Algebra Tutor
- Male Age 35
- Member Since: 12/2015
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $35.00 to $45.00 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Math, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I
Math is a tool for success, not to frighten people.
With the experiences of Sylvan, Mathnasium, and High School lessons under my belt, I have combined the best aspects that each has to offer. Rather than holding a student's hand through a lesson and letting them develop a learned helplessness that can add to test anxiety, I use Socratic questioning to help people make important conclusions about topics so that they retain what they are seeing. Through a combination of practice and discussion, I strive to build confidence as well as skill so that students can go forward into their mathematical endeavors.
During my years at MSU, I tutored for the math department both in their help lab and as one of their recommended private tutors. Also during my final year working toward my degree I worked at Sylvan teaching children from 2nd grade through 12th. During the summer of 2013, I had the opportunity to work toward a teacher certificati ... read more