As a high school teacher for almost 15 years, I had the opportunity to develop and execute curricula for various secondary-level English-based courses at the academic, honors, and AP levels. Classes included subject matter on world literature, cultural mythology, American short stories, poetry, wri... (read more)
...I have two years of experience coaching middle schoolers for the Math Kangaroo math competition and three years of experience coaching a middle school First Lego League team and helping them qualify for states. I have expertise in coaching grade school math at all levels and competition math unt... (read more)
...In addition to my listed specialties, I am happy to teach: Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, competition preparation, certain undergraduate courses, adult learners, etc. I have a M.A. in Mathematics from a top school (UC Berkeley), an Education Specialist (post-Masters) degree in Mat... (read more)
...Of course, each student is different as to the teaching style they respond best to. Thus, I am flexible and can modify the lessons and my teaching style to fit each student’s case. As stated before, I used the Saxon Math curriculum which hammers into your brain mathematical concepts through consistent practice. (read more)
...I have a BS in Mathematics (Gonzaga University), and an MS and PhD in Logic, Computation, and Methodology of Science (Carnegie Mellon University).
I'll also say a few words about my teaching philosophy. I think it is important to adapt one's teaching style to each student -- in fact, this is wh... (read more)