...I can help you make sense of the business behind the equations and models. I took linear algebra while still in high school, got an A grade, then received A's in several algebra courses (abstract algebra, mathematical methods of physics, graduate-level algebra) and received A's in all of them. ... (read more)
...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...My teaching style is flexible, based on the needs and learning styles of each student. I believe in fostering open communication with my students to understand their preferences and adapt my methods accordingly. During my academic journey I was awarded the Ballard-McConnell-Willis Mathematics Scholarship, the most esteemed scholarship on campus. (read more)
...With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract principles to tangible real-world phenomena; these connections are instrumental for developing an intuition for science that demystifies and heightens the equations we use. In addition to eight years of tutoring extremely satisfie... (read more)