...It has always been my passion. Now, after training as a scientist and after 20 successful years in the software industry, STEM education is my full-time commitment. I love seeing the "Aha!" moments when students understand something they didn't get before. (read more)
...My approach is therefore to refer back to course materials or online resources so that the student can see the process taken to arrive at a conclusion. Consequently, I ask many of questions that lead the student to the answer. I also try to summarize the process of solving the problem once it is completed, because I find reviewing helpful in cementing the concepts just covered. (read more)
...I have provided tutoring services to clients in subjects of various mathematics courses, including pre-algebra, algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, real analysis, complex analysis, and graph theory. Regardless of the affiliated subfield of mathematics, I virt... (read more)
...I have also helped prepare many high school students to take the SAT tests and in particular the quantitative part. I am also a dedicated and creative public school teacher of thirty-three years, a recently certified Washington state certified STARS trainer and a tutor for eight years at Shore... (read more)
...My PhD is in applied mathematics. The basic concepts of trigonometry are constructed and derived from geometric principles, but once the student has gone through the formal definitions and constructs, trigonometry is then seen to fit into an enormous class of problems of both statics and dynamics. For scientists and engineers, a working knowledge of trigonometry is essential. (read more)