...I've been tutoring math since I was in high school, and I've always loved helping students figure out why things work the way they do. I'm also a local substitute teacher. I studied at the University of Portland, where I simultaneously earned a BA in Spanish and a BS in Civil Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. (read more)
...I have helped LSAT students1) for their beginning of the journey, where my tutoring focused on the structure of the exam, formal logic, question types, and so on; 2) for their later prep when performance peaked, where my tutoring focused on identifying weak areas, correcting misunderstandings on ... (read more)
...I have a Master's Degree in mathematics and got a second M.S. with a thesis in math education. When I was a grad student at Oregon State, I had regular hours in the tutoring lab and as a college instructor, I have taught a variety of subjects including Intermediate Algebra, Pre-calculus Trigonom... (read more)
...My PhD is in applied mathematics. The basic concepts of trigonometry are constructed and derived from geometric principles, but once the student has gone through the formal definitions and constructs, trigonometry is then seen to fit into an enormous class of problems of both statics and dynamics. For scientists and engineers, a working knowledge of trigonometry is essential. (read more)
...I have also worked in after-school programs, helping with homework. I have also had 8 children who have gone on to college and graduate school to create effective study skills for academic success. I have taught Russian for 33 years at the high school level, organized home stay exchanges, traveled to Russia and was the official translator for the 1992 Goodwill Games in Seattle. (read more)