...The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. (read more)
...I graduated from Caltech and Johns Hopkins University with significant coursework in mathematical and experimental physics. I specialize in high school and college level physics, including mechanics, quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. Prealgebra is, as the name suggests, preparation for algebra, one of the foundations of modern mathematics. (read more)
...I will be happy to help you with any of the following:
- trigonometry (either right triangle or unit circle approach)
- functions and graphs
- analytic geometry, including equations for circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas
- limits
- sequences and series
- rates of change
I will ... (read more)
...At Duke, I developed curricula to teach a year of material in three weeks. I have ample experience, therefore, in teaching a wealth of material concisely and effectively.As a mechanical engineering major, I have completed extensive coursework in math. I also competed in math tournaments in high school. (read more)