...Let me prove it. :) I have a math PhD and twenty years teaching and tutoring experience at the university level. I have had many differential equations students in that time. Differential equations is often the first course students take that is not a “weed out” course. (read more)
...However, it wasn't until I was a TA in college that I learned I wanted to share my love of math via teaching. I have been tutoring ever since that realization! My favorite part of teaching is the "ah-ha" moments that I see in students when they finally understand a concept. (read more)
...After playing at the youth, middle school and high school levels, I have coached tennis for over 25 years. I have coached at the youth and middle school levels. I have coached both boys' and girls teams, including my own daughters' and sons' teams as they were growing up. (read more)
...I love kids and young adults, and my passion is to help them succeed. When one of my students understands something because of the way I have explained it, I feel like my mission in life has been accomplished. I have a way of connecting with students, building their self-esteem, and explaining things so they can understand. (read more)
...In addition, I received a 100% on the geometry examination for tutors. I am currently tutoring a middle school student in pre-algebra who is now scoring a whole letter grade higher with my teaching strategy. Even though English is my first language, I grew up speaking Spanish (my parents taught me). I am bilingual. (read more)