...This provides data on student interests that activates the brain in a way that allows the teacher to explain the material so that the student can process the mathematics within the schema of what they already know. For example, sports, music, video games, etc. I use this information to explain mathematics in the context of these interests. (read more)
...I have earned a BS and MS in physics (from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington, respectively), and am currently working towards a PhD in physics, doing computational biophysics research. I have served as head TA and earned a teaching award for introductory physics courses at UW. I love one-on-one time with students. (read more)
...I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment. 5+ years experience as an educator and tutor for this subject. My current position within the school district, as a tutor for middle school and high school students, requires that I also prov... (read more)
...I earned my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Texas in my hometown, where I frequented the tutoring lab and learned the value of 1-on-1 tutoring compared to classroom tutoring (recitation) – it proved invaluable in earning my degree and in my education. I then earned my Master of S... (read more)
...In college, I found I had a penchant for relating material in new ways that allowed students to understand the material, and ultimately succeed. Nothing is more fulfilling than helping others grow. Please reach out! (read more)