...I have currently been body building for 8 years. I played high school football, competed and placed in triathlons for 3 years, and trained the Georgia Tech Women's Basketball team (a Div. 1 school) for 3 years. While in college I also participated in the Georgia Tech and Armstrong State A-Team Ultimate frisbee clubs. (read more)
...Whether it's abstract math or abstract art that we're struggling to grasp, our brains are wired to tell us to stop trying the same thing over and over again when it doesn't work. The pain of learning is unavoidable, but you have control over how much pain that learning takes, and having a teache... (read more)
...I have taught Human Anatomy and Physiology Labs with cadavers at the college level. This included mini-lectures on the related topics. I have also taken these courses and received an 'A' in them I have taught Anatomy and Physiology courses at the college level. (read more)
...I've been a homework helper volunteer at the Beaverton Library for the past year and have coached my 2 daughters through high school in math and science. Both have graduated college with STEM related degrees and have started their careers. Prior to tutoring, I was an engineering manager for over 20 years during which time I learned the value of active listening. (read more)
...I believe it is one of the most important subjects in math for understanding the world around us. My students benefit from my ability to give concrete examples tailored to their interests. Economics can be a confusing subject for many students because it is so ambitious in trying to explain the world and uses methods that are often unfamiliar. (read more)