...I am currently a bridge design engineer and have received my EIT certification. As a student, I loved the feeling of when a topic or concept 'clicked', so I could actually understand how and why the knowledge I learned was important - more than just memorization for an exam. I am a patient and ... (read more)
My freshman year at IUP I started teaching as a TA in the Chemistry labs. I went on to work as a TA while working toward writing my thesis. I then attended Kent State University as a TA as well but was provided more freedom in the classroom. (read more)
...Eventually forced to select a major, James graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. James earned his Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin in the CSEM (Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics) program. Most of his work there was supported by a prestigious CSGF (Computational Science Graduate Fellowship) from the U.S. (read more)
...I also instruct in language arts, reading, writing, history, math, and some science. It is exciting to see when a student "gets it," then retains and can apply that knowledge to mastery. Watching my students work hard and having fun is what keeps me motivated as they give their all. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Reading,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...My goal is to instill a working understanding of the subject ahead of the class. Then when the instructor goes over the same subject matter, it is a review and a stronger understanding by the student is obtained. I've been tutoring HS Geometry and Honors Geometry for 30+ years. (read more)