...Since finishing my PhD, my main focus has been on mountaineering, climbing peaks in North and South America, and Europe. However, I have retained my interests in teaching and programming, as a tutor and sometimes a contract programmer. I took Calculus as a junior in High School, then served as a TA and tutor for the course as a senior. (read more)
...I do NOT preach memorization or repetition. My students tell me that I’m easy to get along with, and always have a new way to explain an idea that isn't making sense. I consistently see a significant improvement in my students’ grades - part of what makes my job so satisfying! (read more)