I’ve been teaching since I first volunteered as a literacy tutor while still in high school. I’ve taught university-level philosophy and economics, high-school level math and English, and most of the major standardized tests (LSAT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT).

Over the years–alright, decades–I’ve learned that explaining should be only a small part of teaching. Guiding and coaching students to develop good problem-solving techniques leaves them with skills that they can use across disciplines, even outside of academia.

I meet students where they are. If a student is ready to work and is open-minded we can find a way toward mastery, even if she is also distractible or intimidated.