I have taught math for the past 15 years at an all-girls, Catholic high school, and currently teach at a co-ed independent school in DC. I have absolutely loved being a teacher in a subject that most students shy away from and completely understand that some students need a one-on-one approach to help them understand concepts that they cannot easily grasp in a classroom setting.

I understand that students need to feel comfortable to learn math, and they also need to trust their teacher. I ...