...Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led to the creation of my own teaching philosophy: teach the student, not just the academic subject matter. A good teacher should be able to break down difficul... (read more)
...As a former college teacher and administrator, I have first-hand knowledge of how and why students struggle with the quantitative subject areas. This experience has served me well in finding ways to help students learn how to solve problems with confidence. I enjoy playing golf, yoga, weight lifting, and watching all sorts of sports, particularly football. (read more)
...Through my biology courses in BS and PhD college experience I learned the basics. Then on the job at Monsanto I learned from first rate biologists the fundamentals of plant biology, microbiology, entomology, and agronomy. This knowledge was expanded at Sensient from the study of natural food colors such as anatto cheese color and carmine from the cochineal insect. (read more)
...I have received good grades in those courses, and have not only tutored my peers but other students in these subjects as well. I have taken extensive courses in chemistry and biology, and a few in biochemistry and bio-statistics. In these courses, I have received good grades and have tutored students (college and high school) in these subjects. (read more)