...I have taught probability classes for actuarial science majors at Drake University in the past. Basic probability has also been a topic within introductory statistics classes I have taught. I am an ACAS (Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society) and have taught the first actuarial science course at Drake University in the past. (read more)
...I have an extremely high level of understanding of math concepts, yet students also have described me as very approachable. Math PhD with 6 years experience teaching courses at a community college (average student evaluation rating of 3.8/4 with 100% "yes" answer to recommending instructor to an... (read more)
...Finally, I'm a believer in the use of manipulatives (games, puzzles), to teach math concepts. This is especially true for those students that are visual learners. Over the past 6 years, I've logged over 850 hours of one-on-one math tutoring experience with 68 students. (read more)
...I am very patient and work hard to find ways to get students to understand the material. I prefer to tutor high school math since that is my expertise but middle school math is also a good fit. I also have some experience tutoring chemistry and physics and could also do physical science. (read more)
Hello! My name is Sylvia! I graduated from Iowa State University with a math education degree and immediately began teaching high school mathematics. (read more)