I’ve always been fascinated with the process of how we come to believe in ourselves (self-efficacy), and how that process helps us to establish an identity and become capable adults. During the adolescent years, this is the most pressing psychosocial issue. I am blessed to have three sons, each one with different interests. (read more)
...Probability has been one of my favorite subjects in Math. I took the two course sequence of grad course as a PhD student. Meanwhile, I use probabilistic concepts in my research work. (read more)
...My experience as a teacher includes classroom teaching, tutoring, seminars, small study groups, individualized student profiles, and teaching training. This teaching has covered the full range from elementary, middle, and high school; adult education; and paid and volunteer tutoring. My extensi... (read more)
...Geometry is one of my favorite math classes. I know how to do everything from simple areas to proofs. English is not my strongest suit but, I know enough to help through high school English and college writing classes. (read more)
...I find that I learn best when I understand where an equation came from and why it makes sense, so I teach my students the same way. Having a student memorize an equation will not help them to be better problem solvers or learn when to apply the appropriate methods in different problem types. I am very outgoing and animated. (read more)