...Once a firm foundation (and confidence) is built, the student may progress faster. Algebra 2 builds upon both algebra 1 and geometry, extending concepts such as trig functions and logarithms, and introducing concepts such as complex numbers. I like to insure the student has fully mastered prere... (read more)
...The majority of my teaching experience is with high school mathematics from pre-algebra to calculus, but I have also taught physics and chemistry as an adjunct professor at the college level. I left teaching in 2007 to attend medical school but it became clear to me that being a medical doctor was not something that I would enjoy doing. So I left medical school to seek out new interests. (read more)
...Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. (read more)
...I have been in the Information Technology field for the bulk of my career. I have found through my educational and professional experiences that I truly thrive on collaborative efforts and problem-solving. I like experimenting and finding out what works best for the team in every scenario. (read more)