...My older sister was also homeschooled with me, but she always struggled with math. Being so close to her helped me to learn early on that many young people, and young women especially, are instantly disadvantaged in math just because they are not confident in themselves. I want to show you or your student that you ARE capable of things that might seem intimidating at first! (read more)
...I have played poker successfully for 10+ years. I have read numerous books on the subject (Super/System, Every Hand Revealed, Mike Caro's book of tells), watched hundreds of hours of professional players, and have thousands of hours of logged personal experience. I understand poker for what it is - a microcosm of life that incorporates many different skills. (read more)
...I have been employed as a substitute teacher; several years in Fairfax County and Loudoun County, Virginia and in Anne Arrundel County, Maryland. During that time, I had great experiences, especially with Elementary School students, math, and physical education. I really enjoy the classroom environment and enjoy expressing my passion for creativity and like to show my sense of humor. (read more)
...My credentials include a PhD in economics. I have scored 800 on both the math and verbal portion of the GRE, and I would enjoy helping you "beat" the exam. My schedule is tight during the school year, but I am also happy to work with you by email, phone, and chat. (read more)
I have 14 years of college experience -- 4 years working on my Bachelor's, 2 years working on my Master's, 5 years working on my PhD and 3 years as an Assistant Professor. In addition, at my most recent job, I have authored and taught three classes on graduate-level analysis. These classes were we... (read more)