...When students learn, it's not because I simply convey information to students to absorb as sponges, but more of a Socratic method, where I help the student to take responsibility for his/her learning and figure out what best helps him or her learn. My goal is to help kids "own" their learning, b... (read more)
...I have taken many Math courses including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus (both single- and multi-variable), linear algebra, and differential equations. I have taken many advanced Spanish courses and have spent time studying in both Mexico and Spain. For most lessons, I do a brief chapter overview and then we work on homework problems or extra examples if need be. (read more)
I am a retired service member and a semi-retired engineer. I have three master's degrees (civil engineering, business administration, and public health) and several certificates (project management, facility management, and geographic information systems) and a diploma in computer programming and a... (read more)
...With a strong background in math, many problems in the field become easier. And I've also seen a lot of student suffering the up level class in college because of lack of math skills . Therefore, I put some effort on math while raising my own kids, and found that teaching math is a fun job for me. I especially enjoy the moment when my students discovered the beauty of math. (read more)