...I also TA'd a math methods physics course in grad school, which included differential equations. I've been doing restorative and hatha yoga for almost six years. I taught guided imagery meditation classes for two years. (read more)
...While not in an official format, I have previously tutored several of my friends one-on-one in calculus, pre-calculus, and algebra - and they all passed their classes! In addition to math, I am also knowledgeable about the English language and grammar, geography, Microsoft Excel, history, and many other subjects. I love learning. (read more)
...I ended up loving my arch nemesis (math) so much that I went on to get a 730 out of 800 in my SAT math and I've used the same approaches taught to me to help struggling students. Patience and extreme understanding are my best weapons because I not only know what it's like to struggle and overcom... (read more)
...I actually got the Italian kids connected with an Italian tutor through the Italian Embassy. I knew what I could and could not do. I speak German and French (and have taught both) and I also know the peculiarities of phonics. (read more)
...I also received my MS and PhD degrees in engineering mechanics from the Iowa State University. My combined experiences as a lecturer and a tutor have shown me that being a teacher requires more knowledge and understanding of the subject. Teaching requires one to be a role model, to convey info... (read more)