Hello! My name is Thomas, and I am a teaching professor at a University in Pennsylvania. I earned my Ph.D. in math from UCLA in the Fall of 2019 and have been working at my university since then. (read more)
...With all math classes, especially Algebra 2, I try to show students multiple problem solving methods so that they can find the method that best suits them. Whether it's graphing, using specific formulas, or using mental math, students should have the opportunity to find the method that works bes... (read more)
...Throughout my career, I've worked closely with fellow programmers, both learning and introducing new languages, techniques and concepts, to improve productivity for myself and others. Being able to communicate and explain programming concepts clearly has made myself a better programmer. I just completed a master's of engineering degree in computer science from Penn State. (read more)
...While enrolled I studied between topics involving electrical engineering and computer engineering. However my university enforced a broad general education set of requirements including physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology, as well as several liberal arts. As a result I was enriched with several courses that demanded a great deal of my attention during my studies. (read more)
...In addition to completing the course material above, I have also tutored two peers for semester-long periods in physics and calculus to help them prepare for AP tests that they felt underqualified for. Both students received a 4 or higher on their tests. These were one-on-one, in-person, unpaid tutoring jobs that occurred on a weekly basis for four months or more. (read more)