...I'm also a local substitute teacher. I studied at the University of Portland, where I simultaneously earned a BA in Spanish and a BS in Civil Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. During that time, I headed the Engineering Honor Society's tutoring program, where I tutored engineering students in college-level calculus and physics. (read more)
...I enjoyed banking, but wanted more in my life, so I decided to go back to Central Washington University and receive my Teaching Certificate. After teaching for 5 years, I began my journey to receive my Master of Arts in Mathematics Education, specializing in Middle Grades (5-9) from Western Governors University. I am happy to say that journey has been accomplished! (read more)
...I did not always love Mathematics as student, which may be weird. It all started with my 6th grade Math teacher, so I know first hand the importance of having that trusted adult in learning Math -- someone who, more being knowledgeable and proficient in Math, is patient and understanding, who believes in you, who challenges and pushes you to be better. I want to be that person to you. (read more)
...At both the University of New Mexico (Continuing Education) and at the Lockheed Martin Corporation in Marietta, GA, he developed and taught chess classes and German language classes for adults. He worked with instructors teaching chess to elementary school students at a private school in New Mex... (read more)
...It is up to me to find a way of presentation that works with the student's background. I use the Socratic method a lot, asking the student questions and building on the response. I did some Skin diving from 1966 to 1975, and back packing from 1969 to 1975, mostly in the Olympics. (read more)