Mr. John S.
specializes in Current MA/MEd Student with Math BA · male
"I'm new to tutoring, but I'm confident that together we can tackle whatever material you need to understand for your classes, hobbies, or upcoming tests. I believe that a good teacher empowers a student to work through a problem themselves, rather than just offering instruction from on high. Different people learn in different ways, so a teacher can't be rigid and just repeat themselves when something more...
"I'm new to tutoring, but I'm confident that together we can tackle whatever material you need to understand for your classes, hobbies, or upcoming tests. I believe that a good teacher empowers a student to work through a problem themselves, rather than just offering instruction from on high. Different people learn in different ways, so a teacher can't be rigid and just repeat themselves when something doesn't work the first time.
I have a B.A. in Math and after 12 years in the workforce, I'm back to school for a Masters in Education so that I can teach high school math. I'm an avid amateur writer-- short stories, songs, and novels that will never be finished-- and an excellent editor. A long time ago, I was 40 points short of a perfect SAT score; got 5s on AP BC Calculus, English, and U.S. History tests; and was class Valedictorian." less...
Details
| fee: | $40 (for 60 min) |
| travel distance: | 20 miles |
| meeting type: | either in-person or online |
Contact
| website: | on file |
Education and Qualifications
| certified: | |
Reed College, Math
DePaul University, Enrolled
Chicago, IL 60618
Subjects Tutored |
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| Algebra 2 - American History - Precalculus - Reading - Writing - GED - Elementary Math - Elementary Science | |
