...These clients are usually seeking occasional conversational practice with emphasis on correct pronunciation and accent modification. I enjoy the algebraic aspects of manipulating expressions with trigonometric functions. I love proving identities; ever since I took my first lessons in trigonometry in high school, I can't get enough of these types of problems. (read more)
...I can envision the stumbling blocks they will likely encounter and can illuminate the path before anyone lands face down in the gutter in front of a jeering un-empathetic crowd. I can relate to the experiences of the “keep up or get out” classrooms that perpetuate academic anxiety. I know what questions my students have before the query bubbles up from the depths of the unconscious. (read more)
...I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics and am currently a PhD student studying experimental condensed matter physics. I also work both as a teacher's assistant in the undergraduate courses and as a one-on-one peer mentor at my current institution. My prior experience includes ove... (read more)