I am a good listener and communicator. When a student is struggling with a concept, I am patient and understanding. I rejoice when my students are successful. To me, there is great gratification to teach and witness learning.
My approach to tutoring is gentle and logical. Instead of doing all the work for my students, I provide clear, concise explanations of concepts, and then ask them to apply it, giving assistance as needed. It is not my intention to cheat students out of their education, but to provide one-on-one help that is often lacking in many classrooms. For this reason, I am adaptable to the needs of individuals. I have the relentless belief that my students can and will succeed at whatever is before them; they just might need some help.
Explanation of abstract concepts is one of my key strengths. I am very articulate and naturally give thought to small, often unnoticed details, but I don't require that my students think exactly as I do. Instead, I use my wide view of problems to help students focus on the method to proceed. From there, they can solve the problem however they like. It is often my job to simply clarify a point so that the student understands how to go on.
I worked part-time as a peer tutor for the Art Institute of Seattle for six months. I earned my CETa electronics certification in 2006, which denotes significant math competencies in algebra and trigonometry. I am an electronics hobbyist and make daily use of algebra, scientific notation, unit analysis, and basic calculus in my studies.