...I have found that when a student says they're "bad at math," more often than not it's because of poor instruction somewhere along the way. I've seen many teachers throw examples and procedures at their students without bothering to explain the conceptual basis behind them, turning math into a mo... (read more)
...I also have professional experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Industrial and Environmental Laboratory testing, gymnastics coaching, food service, and retail. I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I spe... (read more)
...Among topics that I report as "discrete mathematics" when tutoring via Wyzant are first-year abstract algebra (groups, rings, fields, homomorphisms) elementary number theory, combinatorics, and the discrete math topics that are conventionally required of computer science majors. About half of a ... (read more)
...I can relate concepts to real world applications and concrete examples. I've taught or tutored students from middle school through adults. I try to discover what the individual student needs, and I'll make sure you have a good grounding in basic concepts to build to more complex ones. (read more)
...Dealing with challenges like this has helped me develop a diligent and meticulous method of tutoring. I believe my job is done when a student successfully demonstrates equal confidence and knowledge in a given area of study. My satisfaction comes, not just from feeling that I did the best I could, but from vicariously experiencing success through my student's achievements. (read more)