779 Johnson City Tutors

...In addition to being fluent in German, I am also fluent in Spanish, after living more than two years with local families in Panama and Nicaragua in the mid-90s. I was hired in these two countries to open a language school and run the language department of a private university, since I have a master's degree in teaching English as a second language... read more

...I can help students who enjoy these subjects and want to get ahead in preparation for college, or who struggle with abstract problems and need a better conceptual grounding and problem-solving strategies. Preparation for college success is my focus, because I know firsthand how important it is to have a solid high school math/physics foundation... read more

I take a Socratic approach when tutoring. Rather than solving a problem for my students and explaining my thought process to them, I ask directed questions about their interpretation of the problem and point them in the direction they should go. I've found that this not only helps students better understand specific coursework but also develop more... read more

...My hobbies are sound recording and mixing, competitive cycling, and nordic skate skiing. Former Adult Student Leslie A. Writes: "To Whom It May Concern, Michael J. has been an exemplary tutor to many students, myself included. His patience and knowledge of many subjects allows him to build confidence and knowledge in his students. With his assistance... read more

...My style is to help the student learn how to learn technical subject material. I do this by finding the best method to use for that individual, whether it be visual, auditory or repetition through writing and problem solving. I attempt to establish a starting point by assessing what the student understands from the class material to date, and then... read more