...I have been playing chess since I was six years old (I am now 50). I have taught many individuals, including my own children, how to play chess. I have competed in many tournaments on my own and have coached many others to tournament play. Having a great deal of teaching experience, I welcome the opportunity to teach individuals how to play chess and how to become tournament-level players. (read more)
...In addition, I received a 100% on the geometry examination for tutors. I am currently tutoring a middle school student in pre-algebra who is now scoring a whole letter grade higher with my teaching strategy. Even though English is my first language, I grew up speaking Spanish (my parents taught me). I am bilingual. (read more)
...Finite/discrete mathematics is my area of specialization within math. I have taken both undergraduate and graduate level finite/discrete mathematics courses while earning my undergraduate and doctorate mathematics degrees. I have taught finite/discrete mathematics at the university level and have tutored finite/discrete mathematics at the high school and university levels many times. (read more)
...In addition, I have taught modern algebra, number theory, and discrete mathematics classes at the university, all of which utilize logic and proof strategies. I am an experienced finite mathematics teacher and tutor, having taught finite for over 5 years. My Ph.D. focused on the teaching and le... (read more)
...Upon my oldest son's readiness for school, I chose to leave the corporate world to provide him with a home education. This decision has allowed me to discover my true passion for teaching and observing learners of all ages grasp difficult concepts for the first time. I take pride in working diligently to achieve these moments, even when they require multiple explanations and examples. (read more)