...I encourage an informal, friendly environment, where students are comfortable to be themselves, ask questions, and make mistakes. I encourage wrong answers in lessons, not only because wrong answers help us learn, but also because many of today's most essential scientific advances began as mista... (read more)
Background and experience:• Retired high school math and science teacher with 25 years’ experience • Master’s degree in chemistry• Lifetime teaching certificate, grades 7-12, from the states of Missouri and South Dakota• Two years of experience in teaching college algebra courses• 12 years plus of t... (read more)
...I am also a professional statistician. I have taught differential equations. I have a Ph.d in Applied Mathematics and most of my course work involves the use of linear algebra. (read more)
...This is why I make it a central part of my teaching strategy to explain concepts in different ways, in order to support many different types of intelligence. Beyond Science and Math, I have had excellent training in writing (science writing, essay writing, and creative writing) and art history. I received top scores (5) on AP literature and composition, as well as AP Language. (read more)
...Geometry demands knowledge and application of essential theorems, axioms and postulates. I have helped many students master the basics and learn how to apply the principles of geometry in seemingly dis-related subjects. Pre-Algebra introduces students to the basics of solving equations by balancing both sides. (read more)