...My most favorite pastime is always solving challenging problems. I am a coach for mathematics team in my institution. I have taught math for 23 years in Minnesota State University and at universities in North Dakota and four years in Maryland. (read more)
...The look a student gets when they finally "get it" and achieve an effortless understanding of previously difficult material is the best part of my day. I am qualified for all high school and college math classes including algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, differential equations and college algebra. My absolute favorite topics are linear algebra and calculus. (read more)
...I've also taught regular physics (as opposed to college prep). And I taught Algebra 1 through Calculus in rural Louisiana through the Teach For America program before I got licensed to teach physics. These and other teaching jobs involved quite a bit of one-on-one work with students. Even thoug... (read more)
...I am able to tutor students in basic chemistry, algebra, calculus, and engineering related topics like statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials. My experience as an engineer has given me real world experience and developing my communication skills with all types of people. One of the keys in developing an understanding is figuring out how each person learns and how to relate those ideas. (read more)