About
I am very sensitive to differences in learning styles. I have worked with kids of many ages, including some special needs kids. I understand that everyone learns differently, and always adapt to the way the student will learn best.
I geniuinely love math and want my students to love it too. It saddens me that so many kids hate math or thing they can't ever be good at it, and I think it's because of poor encuragement and not the right instruction. I want them to understand how positive it can be and how it trains you to think.
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Perri D.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1: Establish the goal of our work together: Is it to complete a class, learn a subject, catch up, get ahead, etc.
2: Asses where a student is at in relation to the goal, and help the student get excited about moving toward the goal
3: Emphasize the importance of practice and repition and start work!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I worked as an assistant teaching at an elementary school, and have tutored privately for over a year. I am currently working on my undergrad in Mathematics.
How did you get started teaching?
I started by providing tutoring services for families I know and moved on to teaching at a school
What types of students have you worked with?
Anywhere from 4th grade-10th grade. I have taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus 1 and 2. I have also worked with a student with a learning disability
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The moment when a student realizes how a concept works and also realizes why it is cool is precisely why I do this. I was explaining to a student the definition of area as a Riemann sum in calculus and they ended up thinking it was "awesome". I love to see my passion influence others like this.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who really cares about the subject for its own sake. People learn better when they are captivated and enlivened by someone who actually finds meaning in what they are doing, and it not only doing it because it is their job or they want to get paid.