...I can present the material in many different ways until we find an approach that works and he/she really starts to understand. Nothing gives me a greater thrill than the look of relief on a student's face when he/she actually starts to get it and realizes that it isn't as difficult as was previo... (read more)
...The math I can help with ranges from simple arithmetic to Calculus 3. I have taken classes in the following:
Discrete Math
Linear Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus 3
Probability
Statistics
I am planning on taking classes in Abstract Algebra, Foundations of Geometry, and Differential Equations next semester. Those are my limitations, but I generally like to stay within the high school level. (read more)
...I attended the University of Houston and Rice University. I played high school, college football, and semiprofessional football. One thing I always tell athletes, "You are one injury from having to fall back on something else, like education." The left shoulder kept me out of the pros as a place kicker. (read more)
...To help bridge the gap between math/stats theory and real world relevance, I incorporate real world datasets into my teaching whenever possible. I believe that mathematical and statistical techniques are tools in an ever growing toolbox that we use to solve problems, and I hope to share this kno... (read more)
...With topics that can be especially difficult like math, its important to have access to supportive teachers and the right resources in order to succeed. Coding is another subject that comes with a hard learning curve, so I adapt my teaching style to be concise and direct, yet detailed, so that s... (read more)