...As a young student, math was always overwhelming and frustrating for me. A gifted and patient teacher took the time to tutor me, which inspired me to pursue a career in education. For this reason, I love teaching math to students who struggle, and I have a desire to find unique strategies to ensure that all students can learn math and even have fun in the process! (read more)
I started teaching Mathematics and Computer Science courses at the University of Nevada-Reno as a Software Engineering graduate student in 1982 and continued teaching part time as an LOA (Letter Of Appointment) University Instructor until 1996 while working full time as a Software Engineer as well a... (read more)
...They learn that they can succeed and that raises their confidence level to the point where they no longer need a tutor. That is when I know I've done my job well.I am a former Algebra teacher. I have been teaching or tutoring Algebra 2 for 30+ years. (read more)
...This was during the previous semester and I feel confident in the subject. I have taken a couple courses at my university on the topic of MATLAB. I also grade for a university course that is an introduction to MATLAB for mechanical engineering students. (read more)