...My turning point was when I took a calculus course with an excellent, dedicated teacher who showed me how the things I was learning in the classroom could apply to real life. My passion is passing on the tremendous favor that the teacher did for me to my students. Once I realized that I could be excited about math, I worked to get a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. (read more)
...While this experience didn't necessarily come from a professional environment, I've found the best method to helping students is to adapt the information to them, not the other way around. Of course, this occurs alongside helping students expand their thought process to include other lines of re... (read more)
...There are 3 ways to approach all concepts that gets to the exact same conclusion or answer and I start with the one that I like the best. If that doesn't work then I will try the other 2. I do this because not everyone learns using the same approach and this method always works. (read more)
...I have taught chemistry for 11 years and AP Chemistry for nine years. I am well versed in all first year and AP Chemistry topics and have an abundance of practice problems and examples. I can work through notes and/or problems with any students and can even discuss labs and lab reports. (read more)
...In addition, have taken teams to Miami, DC, Atlanta, Balimore, etc. My staff and I have directed camps in Alaska, Oklahoma, Va, NC, Delaware, Pennsylvania and North Carolina.I have coached volleyball since 1985. In that time, I've coached 18 varsity team, 10 JV teams, and 22 club teams. (read more)