...I have been able to help some students be able to get better grades, and would be glad if I were able to help more to succeed in the subject. I began tutoring other students that needed help with math and physics in my freshman year of college. I would say that my approach to tutoring is very hands on. (read more)
...This course may cover a variety of subjects. The following subjects are typical subjects discussed in this lesson. Most topics are only discussed briefly:
Mathematical Induction
Strong Mathematical Induction
Pigeonhole Principle
Proof By Contradiction
Basic Counting Methods (Product rule, Perm... (read more)
...These have given me a background in the computing context where PHP is used. The language itself is very similar in syntax to the C/C++/Java etc. family of languges. I have completed a 3 hour course in Mathematica (focusing primarily on numerical methods). I have also completed another 9 hours of classes that use Mathematica for assignments. (read more)
...My intention is always to give students a deeper understanding of the material so that they may confidently build on and apply their understandings beyond the end of the semester. The opportunity to study math and physics at advanced levels is in part related to standardized test scores. I recognize this reality and I believe that preparing for these tests is crucial for students. (read more)
...Several years ago, I tutored four high school students over the course of two years for the SAT and ACT. The SAT students increased their scores by 150+ points with me and the ACT students gained 3 and 4 points in their scores. I tailored my tutoring approach to each student’s strengths and weaknesses, using diagnostic tests to identify key areas for improvement. (read more)