"Though I have been teaching for a long time, as a college professor (10 years), and as a private tutor (20 years), I still get excited by helping students reach their fullest potential. Learning comes through a teacher's deep knowledge of the material, creative lesson planning, patient instruction, and a persistent willingness to try almost anything to get something across. Because students can be visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or combination learners, I switch from one teaching mode to another to find whatever works best. Sometimes an analogy or question can clarify a murky math or grammar problem, or an anecdote can make history come alive for someone bored by names and dates.

I use technology extensively in my teaching. The textbook's website usually contains quizzes, chapter tests, and other supplementary resources that students are unaware of. I share files with students through WyzAnt Resources. I text or email them to remind them of assignments. I use Quizlet, the online flashcard website - which has Android and IOS apps - to build vocabulary, reinforce science or math concepts, or review historical events and places.

I consider my knowledge, enthusiasm, patience, and creativity my hallmark as a tutor. I know my current clients feel the same way." less...