448 Springfield Algebra 1 Tutors

...I use many of my own class-room materials and believe in a multi-sensory approach that allows students to explore a concept in depth using manipulatives, discussion, and practice. I use lots of visuals when teaching and encourage students to connect their learning to real life experiences. I look forward to working with your families. References... read more

I have years of experience tutoring SAT math, GRE math, algebra 1 and 2, pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, and geometry. I've also tutored chemistry and physics. I was a teaching assistant in college for an introductory engineering course dealing primarily with statics. I have been a volunteer tutor for ESL so I have experience working with adults... read more

...The objective of pre-algebra is to prepare the student for the study of algebra. Pre-algebra includes several broad subjects: Review of natural number arithmetic New types of numbers such as integers, fractions, decimals and negative numbers Factorization of natural numbers Properties of operations such as associativity and distributivity Simple... read more

I taught high school math in a private Christian school for 10 years. I see math as a 'game' to be played and won. IMO, that mindset helps struggling students succeed. Math is based upon patterns. A tutor's job is to help the student recognize which patterns to use. Bringing in real life uses of a math concept, as a teaching tool, helps the student... read more

...In reading, I teach students the following skills: Summarizing, recalling and sequencing of events, identifying story elements- characters, setting, plot, motives/emotions of characters, and resolution, identifying different genres (fiction vs non-fiction), making predictions, inferences- drawing conclusions, reading fluency and comprehension, and... read more