Michael B.
Private tutor in Rochester, NY
Education
St. John Fisher College, MS - Human Resource Development. Rochester Institute of Technology, BS -Marketing, Rochester Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, (no degree) Onondaga Community College, AAS - Electrical Technology.
Experience
NYS certified 7-12 mathematics teacher. 17 years experience as a 7-12 math teacher - Rochester City School District. 7 years Computational Math, Science and Technology Institute, SUNY Brockport. Numerous professional development classes in mathematics: Stanford University: How To Learn Math for Students, How To Learn Math for Teachers and Parents, Mathematical Mindsets. As a child, I didn't always get math, so I know what it is like to struggle with math. Persistence, perseverance and perspective made all the difference. I love being a math teacher and helping kids see how math works. Fervent believer that understanding the flexibility and creative beauty of numbers is the key to success in any higher level math. Also trained in the whole brain, research supported, award winning JUMP Math program from Canada. Math is a a very flexible and creative subject.
Availability
Weekdays after 12 Noon, Weekends after 12 Noon
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Consummate student. Always reading and learning about math, how the brain learns, the value of making mistakes to learn, self improvement. Love listening to and playing music. I have played drums since I was 13. Very easy going, nurturing, encouraging and supportive. I believe everyone can learn to be successful in math.
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