...These include logic, combinatorics, graph theory, and analysis of algorithms. Over the years, I have mentored many students to top scores in their discrete math classes--some have received nearly 100%. I have a strong actuarial science background, having passed the SOA's preliminary actuarial exams with very good scores. In particular, I received a perfect 10 on Exam P. (read more)
...Well. I've been programming professionally for over 15 years, and am expert in data structures and algorithms (with particular focus on persistent data structures and concurrent/parallel programming)
As part of running month-long bootcamps, developed lessons and curricula for basic data structur... (read more)
...My doctoral degree is in psychology. I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand their frustrations and fears, and at the same time I deeply understand math and take great joy in communicating this to reluctant and struggling students, as well as to well-perform... (read more)
...I also volunteered as a tutor at the Davis school for independent study, working with kids ages in elementary school on schoolwork and study habits. In the past I took and got 5 on 7 AP exams, (Stats, Chem, Eng Lit/Lang, Environmental Sci, Psych, Chinese) and a 4 in American history. I also hav... (read more)
...For multi-variable calculus (calc III) I do have to dig out a bit of reference material! I took "Linear Algebra" as part of my Math degree, and "Math for Economists" (a graduate level course in optimization of matrices in arbitrary dimensions) as part of my Economics degree. I study abstract al... (read more)