Teaching is a rewarding experience. I teach so I can learn about the world and all of those infinite possibilities that brand new minds bring to me each and every day. I graduated from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, receiving a Diploma in Basic Education. (read more)
I've been tutoring students for the past 40 years, on a part-time basis. I have also coached girls softball for over 20 years and age-group swimming for 15 years. This has given me a lot of experience in working with and motivating students to excel in various life-skills. (read more)
...As a schoolteacher, I have taught both precalculus and calculus, and as a math tutor, I have worked with both high school and college students who were learning precalculus.. Calculus is my favorite area of mathematics, so I know how essential it is for a student to have the necessary fundamental... (read more)
...Helping the student stay motivated by keeping it fun and interesting is another focus of mine - often being "stumped" is just a sign of a negative mindset: "I don't get it" or "it's just too hard" are attitudes I love to chase away! I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the stude... (read more)
...James did his undergraduate work at the California Institute of Technology, where he studied as much math and science as possible. James especially enjoyed being a teaching assistant for two courses in control theory. Eventually forced to select a major, James graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. (read more)