...In middle school I won my regional MATHCOUNTS competition twice because of such pursuits, and it has instilled in me a love for standardized tests. I took the SAT 5 times, once a year starting in 7th grade. By 9th grade I had a math score of 770 and by 11th I had a reading score of 710. (read more)
...I've been trained and mentored by top Berklee professors. I have been playing guitar for 25 years. As a multi-instrumentalist performer, I have shared the stage and/or studio with: Wynton Marsalis & Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Johnny Dankworth, Cleo Laine, Joe Lovano, Bob Min... (read more)
I am currently a high school math teacher in western Connecticut. I teach Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Computer Science A. I graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics, and later obtained an M.S. in Mathematics from Fairfield University. (read more)
...I also have experience with low level programming using bitwise operators. I have experience with build environments under Linux using shell scripts and Make files. I have experience using the C++ programming language and its object-oriented support: defining and using Classes, Methods, and Operator Overloading. (read more)
...The role of the teacher isn't to just show off what they themselves are capable of - a teacher is there to be a guide, to figure out what each student is struggling with and provide individualized advice. I have worked with students from the elementary school age up through college. Most of my work with younger students has been in teaching math, in particular through game-based learning. (read more)