...I further solidified my proficiency by passing a placement test in the language. With my experience in assisting numerous students in learning Arabic, I possess the ability to effectively communicate its intricacies and nuances to others. With a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I specialize in Discrete Mathematics. (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 a couple of random evening times for ‘math emergencies.’ I have morning and early afternoon times. Due to the time difference, this works very well for East Coast students online. A bit about me...I didn't start out with the thought of being a teacher. (read more)
...After leaving teaching I had a variety of jobs that always involved math and often involved statistics. Often those jobs had an educational component as well, with me explaining various aspects of our work to people working with and for me. I am well-qualified academically. (read more)
...It's been very gratifying to take students who are struggling with math to the point where they are crying and get them to feel better about their progress. I try hard to prepare students not just for the class they're currently taking, but also give them a good background for future math classes. One of the stumbling blocks for some students is simple lack of confidence in their skills. (read more)