975 Brightwood Algebra Tutors

...It is important students practice so that they have the formulas they need memorized and they have some strategies in place. See my blog about some basic strategies. Performing well on exams like the SAT, ACT and GRE is partially about the mathematics and partially about the strategies needed to do well. See my blog about some basic strategies.... read more

...I do ask that each student let me know before our sessions begin the title of the text out of which they are working; and, prior to each session, the topic that they wish to cover in the upcoming session.... read more

...My philosophy for studying is that it is insufficient to merely memorize formulas; it is necessary to understand the formula's derivation as well as its potential applications. This leads to a much greater understanding of the subject material. A solid algebra foundation is necessary for almost all later math classes. A student who cannot understand... read more

...I specialize in showing students not just what the correct answer is, but WHY the answer is correct so that the student can more easily generate a correct response come test time. Any tutor on this site can show your child the correct answer; far fewer can aptly explain the reasoning behind it. Academic Tutoring I received a 5 on the US History,... read more

Hi, I'm a Physics graduate from Middlebury College class of 2010 where I also tutored undergraduates in several entry level physics classes. I think the most important step in tutoring is to understand the student's learning style. While teachers of large classes don't have the luxury of tailoring their teaching style to each individual student,... read more