...I fell in love with piano at age of three and have been playing ever since. I have been teaching piano lessons and playing piano professionally for 17 years. I offer lessons in classical, pop, blues, jazz, music theory, composing and arranging. (read more)
...I spent 2 years tutoring for Mathnasium, a math learning center for students in grades 1-12 and have 2 years experience in Pittsburgh Public Schools tutoring math and life skills for students grades 6-12. My other work experience with kids includes positions as a summer camp counselor and high ... (read more)
...They are often excited to realize that the problem isn't them, and with some work, communication, and critical thinking they no longer have to spend hours agonizing over homework or tests. While I don't expect all of my students to share my passion for math, I hope to show them it is an importan... (read more)
...An example, you use the equations of parabolas or ellipses to describe the curvature of optical elements is the design of reflective metal surfaces used as infrared optical elements. A parabolic optical element is used gather parallel light and focus it to a point; great to focus on a detector. ... (read more)
...I recognize the building blocks a student needs to achieve a high proficiency in a subject they want to master, and believe I can help them reach their goals. I strive to help a student comprehend the basic concepts, as I understand how essential they are to learn higher mathematics. I work wit... (read more)