999 Burley Tutors

I am a retired engineer and have four years of tutoring experience with Sylvan Learning Centers. I mainly tutored high school algebra. I am good at teaching students how to work with fractions. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am very patient and can explain how to solve story problems. I am good at giving examples in areas... read more

...I have worked in special education for over 10 years, specializing in students with dyslexia. I also have a husband and a son with dyslexia that I home schooled for a time. I take a multifaceted approach to helping students and people with this issue because dyslexia is as unique as the person. I've been crocheting since I was 5, designing my first... read more

...If they feel unsure, I push them to try to reason out an answer. If the answer is wrong, I ask them if they remember why it was wrong and help them answer it if they cannot remember. I believe strongly that in order to learn the material, students need to make errors and mistakes and to be gently guided to think for themselves how they would solve... read more

...I issue pre-lesson home work, and follow-up homework, and I offer unlimited email support on those assignments at no additional cost. Be prepared to work hard and score high! I took the MCAT last year and scored in the 99th percentile. I've taught for large companies both one-on-one and large classes.... read more

...I traveled the country speaking to large and small groups for Fortune 500 companies, school districts, teachers, coaches, teams, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and US Postal Service, sales organizations and more. I can teach you how to speak to 10 people or 1,000. Learn how to prepare material, PowerPoint presentations, notes, understand your audience,... read more