...This is my teaching philosophy:Teaching is an art and not every teacher is an artist. I believe everyone can to math, they just need the confidence. I teach my students so that they feel confident and can say, “I can do this”.Each day I go with an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the classroom. (read more)
...I'm adept at helping students understand and master the material, especially the more difficult concepts. Having scored a 5 on the AP Calculus BC Exam and acing my Multivariable Calculus class in college, I know what it takes to be score well on the AP Calculus AB and BC Exams as well as how to ... (read more)
...With my BS in applied math and master's degree in applied math, my course work included Discrete Math in the form of Functional analysis and Modern analysis both as an undergraduate and specifically, at the graduate level. I successfully passed qualifying exams which included the above subjects. My background in the necessary theoretical proofs is strong. (read more)
...In Virginia, I raised 2 daughters and 3 sons, who are now anywhere from 21 to 38 years old. I coached and played many sports with these kids, which gave me an understanding of how to communicate with them, and at least a vision of their point of view. I love my kids, their friends, and found joy in watching them in their varied activities and growing into responsible young citizens. (read more)
...I have tutored while I was a college student and have continued to this day. My strength is providing real world examples to help students understand the many math principles and concepts. As a retired engineer and present college math professor, I use numerous, practical applications to convince students that the math they are learning has many uses in their daily lives. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Geometry,Algebra 1,SAT Math