...In doing so, I have also worked extensively in one-on-one settings with my students, and I find that to be the most enjoyable method of teaching. I have also privately tutored students ranging from elementary school to college-aged. Math can be intricate, powerful, and fun--but also daunting and confusing at first. (read more)
...Both of these subjects can be pretty tough, and I am passionate about helping students to really understand and succeed at them. I taught math especially calculus, and physics 1 as a TA and really enjoyed it. It is always interesting for me how students think and analyze problems. (read more)
...It doesn't matter how well a lecture is presented or how good the teacher is. If you don't do the work yourself, you'll probably not succeed. I also think there's a fear factor involving math. (read more)
...I also specialize in “word problems” which troubles so many students, since I have been essentially doing them my entire career. I realize that most people either have difficulty or hate physics. I have been a project lead engineer of optical and laser sensor systems for over 30 years. (read more)
...I am the vice president of a local SAS Users Group. I am qualified to tutor in CBEST (Math) because the skill areas being tested are estimation, measurement statistical principles, computation, problem solving, numerical, and graphic relationships. These skill areas are well within my capabilities as a mathematician. (read more)