...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)
...Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences examples. I enjoy sharing and understand that quality teaching is hard to find in today's educational environment. I have helped explain... (read more)
...I have been an Electrical Engineer for ten years, and have a minor in Mathematics. This allowed me to hold office hours in college, tutoring students at all levels of mathematics. I am comfortable tutoring all levels of Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. (read more)