...As a high school science teacher, I annually teach full units on genetics, heredity, protein synthesis and genetic technology to my biology students. Recently, (2012) I had the privilege of becoming trained in the most up to date information concerning this field by a summer Amherst College semi... (read more)
...When last rated by the United States Chess Federation I had a rating of about 1800. I have had multiple games I have played published with annotations in regional chess magazines highlighting the inventiveness of my attacking chess playing style. I also have tutored chess students in the past. (read more)
...I found personally that the way to succeed in math is not by memorizing formulas, but to begin with a solid foundation in pattern observation. A formula is only as useful as the situations you're able to apply it in, and you will get much further when you're able to spot variations of patterns i... (read more)
...I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. I like to start my tutoring sessions with a few minutes of casual conversation to get to know the student better which will make i... (read more)
...I used the exact same textbook when teaching this course at Mount Royal Academy the following year. From my past year with Kaplan, I have had firsthand experience in teaching SAT Math. I fully understand all of the changes that have taken place over the years. (read more)