Hi there! I'm Dean and I would love to help you achieve your academic goals. I graduated cum laude from UC San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a minor in Political Science. (read more)
...So besides my engineering depth in math of all kinds, and practical use of its concepts in my daily career, I also teach HS math--I'm very familiar with textbooks and problem sets of all kinds! I've taught from all kinds of lesson plans, and I can make your teacher's lessons easy for you, too. I love math, but what makes me a great tutor is that I realize that not everyone does! (read more)
...This nurtures critical thinking skills and builds confidence. I believe making connections and having a bit of fun are key for students to fully grasp math and physics concepts. You'll often find me blending substantive lessons with relatable analogies and even some well-timed (or, not so well-timed!) humor. (read more)
...Started with Organic Chemistry and expanded to include Algebra through Calculus and most of the sciences. I was well liked by most of my students and was asked by them to help with other subjects (such as English or Music) that I had to decline. Mostly my working premise is that the student can learn the material. (read more)