...In my long term subbing, I have taught Algebra I and II concepts to students which involved graphing, quadratic functions and equations, and reading and interpreting word problems using variables x and y. Can tentatively tutor geometry. I have taught 7th and 8th grade math in my subbing experie... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Geometry,SAT Math
...Fast forward a few decades, I realize that first (of many) breakthroughs paved my path through many math, science, physics, and engineering courses, eventually leading to a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford. My name is Tammy, and after a wonderful career in biomechanical engineering an... (read more)
...Also USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) qualifier, scored in the top 200 for the William Lowell Putnam Competition, and was a gold medalist for the USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS). Worked as a software engineer at Meta for 1 1/2 years. Also graduated from the IB program completing Further Mathematics with a full 7/7 score. I've always been passionate about tutoring and teaching. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingCalculus,Geometry,Trigonometry,Discrete Math
...It helps for students to see how the theoretical converts to the practical. I worked for the US Forest Service for 16 years ranging from using my degree in Biology (recombiant DNA) for the Institute of Forest Genetics to doing the Abandoned Mine survey for the El Dorado and Tahoe National Forest... (read more)
...I am passionate about tutoring, especially with those who need extra patience. Both of the college math programs I have worked for specialize in teaching students with math anxiety and learning disabilities. If a student doesn't understand a concept explained one way, I'll find another. (read more)