...I also enjoy working with students in a one-on-one setting as well! I am able to take my many years of experience and use that to help explain the math to students in a way that makes sense. A strength of mine is to take the concept and break it down for students using language that they understand and at a pace that allows them to truly grasp the concept. (read more)
...In general, there are two things that get kids stuck in Calculus. 1) Algebra HARD. Usually algebra is where things go wrong, and 2) Calculus is the first real class that really requires a conceptual understanding of what you're doing, and not just memorization. Since most math classes prepare you for the latter, not the former, this can be quite the difficulty curve for students. (read more)
...I also teach them the "5-Step Approach:" 1) Identify the Topic, 2) Use POE (process of elimination), 3) Use Context, 4) Trust Your Ear but Verify, and 5) Don't Fix What Isn't Broken. I also have them take numerous practice tests (on their own time) under conditions that are as similar to officia... (read more)
...I've taught College Algebra (covering the material from high school Algebra 1 and Algebra 2) for 10 semesters. I have a Ph.D. in physics from Penn State University, and I've taught as a college physics professor for 6 years. I’ve taught the class before, and I have a Ph.D. in physics from Penn State. (read more)