...Yet another is to consider an extreme case. It may not be obvious that a triangle cannot have lengths 17, 15, and 33, but it is when you consider 1, 3, and 10. Finally, visualization, whether it be slices of pizza (fractions) or high-speed photographs (derivatives), often brings an elusive concept home. (read more)
...I tutored several years at the colleges I've attended and privately. I've helped the students understand the foundation of math. I've also explained new methods that were being introduced. (read more)
20 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Microsoft PowerPoint,Theater,SAT Math
...My physical familiarity with anatomy and physiology is further supported by my understanding of anatomy on a microscopic level as well. I strongly believe anatomy is a visually stimulating subject and my teaching methods train students to bridge the gap between 2D images and reality. I studied for the MCAT independently using various question and passage banks. (read more)
12 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Organic Chemistry,Algebra 1,SAT Math
...I will then allow them to walk through practice questions, and if necessary leading them to the answer with questions. The goal is for my students to learn how to think on their own, because they need to learn how to be successful independently. I obtained by B.S. in Education from Grand Canyon University. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingCommon Core,Algebra 1,Prealgebra,Elementary Math
...After leaving the navy, I became a nuclear equipment operator with Arkansas Nuclear One where I earned a commercial reactor operator’s license. I later earned a senior reactor operator’s license at Beaver Valley Nuclear Station near Pittsburgh, PA. I also qualified as a fire brigade commander, radiological worker, and advanced training instructor. (read more)