...I believe any math course can be made interesting, and any complex problem can be broken down into simplified parts. I’ve found that it is important to help visualize abstract math concepts with diagrams and examples, keeping students engaged in their materials, so I am always eager to share whi... (read more)
...I treasure their friendships and enjoyed learning about their cultures. I also started a badminton group here in Pittsburgh and since badminton is not a very well-known sport among Americans yet, many of my valued and popular members come from other countries! Having scored well in a wide variety of standardized test, I was curious when I heard about the ACCUPLACER test. (read more)
...I have an undergraduate degree in Physics and a graduate degree in Astrophysics. The math courses I tutor were used directly and frequently in all my physics courses and in my research. My favorite subject in school was math, and I view my post-secondary work as the logical continuation of that. (read more)
...While you will find tutors with greater academic credentials than me, remember the quote I heard from Minnesota football coach PJ Fleck: “nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Advanced credentials of a tutor will not make you a better student. Working hard with a tutor who cares will. Contact me on Wyzant if you need help. (read more)
...During my PhD, I was a teacher's assistant (TA) for two semesters and taught some engineering courses including thermodynamics and computer programming (age 18-23 yrs). This was done in a classroom setting (30-40 students). The computer programming course was a one-to-one office hour as well as q... (read more)