...I have a Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Lawrence University, WI. I have spent some time in industry working as a chemist at Chattem Chemical, Chattanooga and at the DuPont Experimental Station in Delaware as an Associate Inve... (read more)
...With the exception of Operations Research and Information Theory, I am very comfortable and adept at teaching many of the topics covered in a typical Discrete Mathematics course, from Probability, Set Theory, and Number Theory, to Geometry, Topology and Finite-Difference Calculus. Differential E... (read more)
...Being certified in the state of Texas, I have been teaching since the introduction of the STAAR testing. I am well versed in the objectives tested and the design of the test. I have taught testing skills, Math skills, as well as critical thinking skills that allow students to perform well on standardized test. (read more)
...I have taught various level elementary grades for over 30 years. By using phonics, high-frequency word lists, and sometimes multi-sensory approaches to learning, I have often helped students to become better spellers. I have helped numerous students improve percentiles dramatically when taking ... (read more)
...In short, each student is different and has a unique method and pacing for optimal learning, and a hands-on interactive learning experience beats a purely exposition-based lesson. I view teaching not only as providing the tools and the expertise a student needs to learn, but also as fostering ea... (read more)