...I've been a husband for 38 years and father for 35. I've been teaching in some form since 1986. I was a nationally ranked swimmer (freestyle sprints) as well as a high school swimming/diving coach. (read more)
...I have taken multiple college courses in astronomy/astrophysics. I own my own telescope, and track amateur radio satellites as a hobby. I have used astronomy labs in my physics course. (read more)
...At Messiah, I took advanced Math courses like Algebraic Structures, Linear Algebra, and Real Analysis. I have found that my study of these advanced topics in Mathematics has enriched and anchored my understanding of more fundamental courses, including all levels of Algebra and Calculus. In addi... (read more)
...Eventually forced to select a major, James graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. James earned his Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin in the CSEM (Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics) program. Most of his work there was supported by a prestigious CSGF (Computational Science Graduate Fellowship) from the U.S. (read more)
...I am also open to tutoring in certain engineering courses. However, what is most important to me is that I provide a meaningful learning experience to the student, which is why I will only tutor in areas in which I am fully knowledgeable in. Being a recent graduate, I admittedly do not have a lot of tutoring experience. (read more)