...Different mathematics courses are difficult in different ways. Linear algebra is hard for students in one very specific way:
This course will be far more abstract than any mathematics course you have taken thus far. The theorems and methods aren’t any harder than those in calculus, IF one understands what is being talked about in the first place. (read more)
...I enjoy assisting students with this important bridge to Calculus and other college-level classes. I am a long-time teacher of the proof and logic course at our university. This course focuses on truth tables, logical equivalences, quantifiers, the logical underpinnings of mathematical proof, and numerous proof techniques. (read more)
...While some memorization is required, I do my best to make the concepts relatable and, for interested students, trace them back to their roots. Physics is a challenging class because, although the actual number of topics to learn is relatively low, these topics get woven together in varied and co... (read more)
...I have coached both boys' and girls teams, including my own daughters' and sons' teams as they were growing up. I continue to this day to coach and to run as running and track & field are lifelong passions of mine. I have taught physical education and teacher education classes, while also coaching a variety of sports. (read more)
...I have many tools at my disposal to bring chemistry out of the book and into the real world. In particular, I enjoy using molecular models to show how chemicals react in real life and will allow you to build your own miniature models to learn the basics of chemical bonds and chemical reactions. If you are interested, we could even do some experiments! (read more)