...Finally, I'm a believer in the use of manipulatives (games, puzzles), to teach math concepts. This is especially true for those students that are visual learners. Over the past 6 years, I've logged over 850 hours of one-on-one math tutoring experience with 68 students. (read more)
...Basic probability has also been a topic within introductory statistics classes I have taught. I am an ACAS (Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society) and have taught the first actuarial science course at Drake University in the past. Regarding my qualifications to tutor in finite math, I have experience tutoring on functions, linear regression and applications. (read more)
...I have an extremely high level of understanding of math concepts, yet students also have described me as very approachable. Math PhD with 6 years experience teaching courses at a community college (average student evaluation rating of 3.8/4 with 100% "yes" answer to recommending instructor to an... (read more)
I have tutored over 1000 hours in subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra to College level Statistics and Calculus. I have also helped many students prepare for SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and ASVAB tests. I have a BS in Mathematics from Grand View in Des Moines and am now working on my Masters in Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa. (read more)