...My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have worked as a computer professional, as well as a math tutor. My doctoral degree is in psychology. I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand their frustrations and fears, and at the same time I deeply unders... (read more)
...I optioned a comedy screenplay to Warner Bros. in 1989 and continue to work as a screenwriter. I was also the founder, guitar player and singer-songwriter in a folk-rock band, have released three CDs of original music, published a book of poems and am working on a book. I also stay in shape through running, biking, and playing tennis and basketball. (read more)
...Proving stuff is important, but I had a student once who needed help in a different area. She could follow all the logic, but had no idea how big a 50 degree angle was because nobody had given her a protractor to play with. So we made our own protractor with pencil and paper. (read more)
...So far I have helped students of all levels including AP statistics, college and graduate level online statistics courses with great success, and I look forward to more opportunities. The math section of the SAT covers the topics students learned in their high school algebra, geometry and trigon... (read more)
...Once you see a pattern, everything is easier. As far as SAT and ACT prep, I teach students to understand how these tests are constructed and then to maximize their scores by quickly recognizing patterns in the questions. I teach all levels of math from Algebra 1 through Precalculus. (read more)