...My approach centers on finding the skills to advance for each person, and targeting the misconceptions holding them back from their potential. I work with students on problems selected for their level, so they can build confidence to propel their mathematical journey. In classrooms I've taught many levels, concentrating on the calculus sequence. (read more)
...My tutoring philosophy centers on guiding students to find the answers themselves. I believe in developing critical thinking skills and helping students build the confidence they need to tackle challenges independently. I also teach effective test-taking strategies that have proven beneficial for my students. (read more)
...C was the language I used in all of my computer classes. I have used C as well as C++ for at least 5 years. I have interviewed using C++, use it for my day to day job, as well as using it for personal projects. (read more)
...Mathematics is not about learning formulas; it’s about learning to think and becoming confident and independent in that thinking. In my personal experience, at any level of learning math, we progress much faster if we have someone to bounce our ideas at. So in some sense, this is what I am for. (read more)
...I would then typically tutor Calc II at the Naval Academy to the Summer School students. My last assignment on active duty in the Navy before retiring in 2009 was as the Director of Professional Tutoring at the United States Naval Academy, where I supervised 8 Masters/PhD level tutors, taught Le... (read more)