...It's particularly exciting to see students start to enjoy math as much as I do. With a solid understanding of underlying concepts, the process of applying them flexibly becomes creative, adventurous, even fun. Feedback I've received from parents includes that I'm a "gifted teacher," a "positive role model," and that I "really got through to" their child. (read more)
I have a Caltech bachelor's degree in Physics, and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins. I was a full time teacher for 5 years as professor at a community college where I taught both general physics and calculus-based physics, as well as astronomy, environmental science and math. Over the past fifteen years... (read more)
...I was first hired by Digital Equipment Corporation into their Networks and Communications organization. There I worked on some of the first fiber optic network backbone products that led to what we now know as the World Wide Web. I've also worked at a few financial companies, even on the trading floor at one. (read more)
...All of his students have improved by at least 15% relative to either previous official tests or practice tests, and most have improved by over 20%. Juan has worked with students at all levels of readiness and skill levels and is comfortable with improving the skills of students in a way that is t... (read more)
...I have a multi-faceted background with years of experience managing, teaching, and using technology as a management tool, for research, and as a professional writer and poet. Prospective students should contact me for additional information and to schedule lesson appointments I am a writer and c... (read more)