Private lessons with top Basic Math instructors near Deland, FL

Math is one of my favorite subjects! I have been tutoring Math since college. I offer many years of experience tutoring basic math, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2. I have worked with all educational levels from elementary school (3rd or 4th grade) through college and adult learning. You will find me to be friendly and personable with an ability to explain difficult subject matter in a way that makes sense to you.

I cater the curriculum to the students skill level and desired goals. Everyone learns differently, and it is my responsibility to accommodate for this. I love to make learning enjoyable for everyone so it is important to recognize a students strengths as well as challenges, and adapt my teaching to create a better experience for the student! I teach many subjects and am used to making a variety of material enjoyable to learn for people of any age!

I teach Basic Math to elementary school - college students.

A strong foundation in basic math (arithmetic) is essential to all irrespective of age. Lessons may also be arranged through Skype.

I am a NJ Certified Science & Elementary Teacher with 26 years public school teaching experience. I have been tutoring Math since 1996. Since retiring, I found I absolutely love online tutoring, and my students look forward to their lessons with me. I build their confidence and understanding. As a professional teacher, I know how to uncover the difficulties specific to each individual and guide them toward success. Rather than just explaining a concept to them, I lead my students with questions and examples so they can solve it themselves. With true understanding, grades naturally improve. I am especially good at teaching how to solve word problems. My online equipment includes a laptop with webcam, 2nd monitor, 4K document camera, headphone/mic, and iPad (if you also have a tablet, we can use it as a collaborative, real-time whiteboard, much superior than the whiteboard provide by Zoom). I can also show you how to use your phone as makeshift document camera, so I can see what you are writing.

I understand that many people are really anxious when it comes to math, so I strive NEVER to make anyone feel stupid or wrong for asking ANY question. It is true that math can be very unforgiving, but that doesn't mean that teachers have to be the same way. Instead of viewing myself as an expert that must impart his knowledge to others, I like to think of myself as a guide not only that helps people reach their destination but also one who points out interesting things along the way, making their experience both beneficial and enjoyable! And, honestly, math is pretty awesome! It's empowering; and it doesn't have to be hard. I really think everyone can learn math! Over my many years of working with math learners, I have come to appreciate that there are many great ways to think about solving a problem - not just one. So, in a typical session, I ask lots of questions rather than do a lot of lecturing. I feel like questions help me to understand your thinking process and your habits of mind. Since I know which math concepts will be covered in the future, I can help shape your thinking so that you can crush those problems when you get to them. I have found that using the shared whiteboard on Zoom works awesome for doing math problems together, especially if you have a tablet that you can write on too. Since I am on an iPad, it is a little awkward using video, so I typically conduct sessions using audio only. Feel free to use your own textbook - just please send me a few pictures or screenshots of the type of material you would like to cover. And we can use specific problems you select, or I can often make up my own problems. Whether you are afraid of math and need some gentle help or you are already a math nerd and want to get nerdier, I'm happy to be your guide!

I have tutored students in different levels of math. I hold a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Technology and Management and a Master of Business Administration. I have over ten years of diversified experience in the education and finance fields, which has provided me with broad teaching and learning perspectives that can be valuable to help you reach your academic goals.

The very first thing about me is "I'm always available to share my knowledge with the students". My love for teaching started during my college days when I taught my classmates and a lot of my juniors. As a teacher, during my lecture, I always try to stick to the practical approach of that specific topic so that the student can relate that theoretical session to the real-world situations