...On my own, I have done extensive reading in both the Jewish and Christian traditions (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Gnostic). I am well-versed in the literature of Christian apologetics, including Chesterton, Lewis, Cox, and Buechner. As an alumnus of St. John’s College, I extensively studied the classics, including Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Plutarch, etc. (read more)
Teaching is my life’s purpose. Having taught the high school math curriculum at two competitive college preparatory high schools, and currently teaching at the community college level, I am dedicated to making math accessible to my students, and inspiring them see its value in their lives. I have ... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,SAT Math
With over twenty-five years of mathematics tutoring experience, I have worked with thousands of students. In addition to improved grades, comments I hear most often are improved confidence and improved overall number sense. In my past I was the director of education for Sylvan Learning Centers and I have taught math in classroom settings. (read more)
...Often the biggest problem is that the student is overwhelmed by the material and just does not believe he or she can conquer it. I love to hear them say, "That's it? That is so easy." Recently my new student with a 58 in Algebra got a 95, the high score in his class, on the next test. (read more)
...I am certified to teach Mathematics, Physics and Economics in the state of Ohio. Additionally, while attending junior college, I worked as a tutor in the math lab. I also tutored my two oldest children when they completed their Geometry class in ninth grade in order to be accepted in the post-secondary option for high school students. (read more)