...With a bachelor's and master's math and computer science education, I have taken and/or tutored a large number of classes that require or teach formal logic and proof techniques (including graduate mathematics course). Specifically, I am familiar with Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory, recursion theory... (read more)
...I took algebra 2 back in high school (got an A!), but I've been active in math since then - I minored in math in college, did (and still occasionally do) competitions, and have kept my skills sharp through tutoring, doing math for fun, and having a decent memory for it. I took geometry back in m... (read more)
...I explain the concepts in a manner that keeps the ideas forever engraved in their mind using quick energy and personal connection. Math is an important skill for every student, and I always use real world examples to emphasize the usefulness of the information they are learning and how it will a... (read more)
...I work for several international organizations in the Washington, DC area, as a translator of documents, and as a simultaneous translator at meetings and forums. A note from the father of a high school Spanish student:
Alan was very helpful to my daughter, in the first lesson! He worked closely with me. (read more)
...I have taken classes in perspective, life drawing, and still life. I have also used many media for drawing, including pencils, charcoal, chalk, pastels, markers, and pen and ink. I enjoy art and drawing and would love to help students with their drawing techniques. (read more)