...My name is Tammy, and after a wonderful career in biomechanical engineering and research, including ten years at NASA Ames Research Center and working internationally, I have discovered a new passion in education. I am entering my ninth year of teaching undergraduate math (College Algebra, Preca... (read more)
...It is a joy of mine to be a part of a student’s math journey and to build a strong rapport with them. Additionally,I have experience with special education students who have various learning difficulties within a general education setting. I have 8+ years experience in using IXL math in the classroom and as a tutoring tool. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Geometry,Trigonometry,Elementary Math
...It helps for students to see how the theoretical converts to the practical. I worked for the US Forest Service for 16 years ranging from using my degree in Biology (recombiant DNA) for the Institute of Forest Genetics to doing the Abandoned Mine survey for the El Dorado and Tahoe National Forest... (read more)
...Nothing makes me happier than solving math and chemistry problems. Most recently, I taught nutrition at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and students voted my class in the top 5 classes required for their major. I am currently working for American River College in the Mathematics Department. (read more)