...The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. (read more)
...It makes assumptions about human behavior in economic transactions and uses these to derive rules that managers and decision makers can use in formulating policies, pricing structures, and budgets for a large class of expenditures. I have successful graduate-level experience in econometrics and ... (read more)
...I believe in fostering open communication with my students to understand their preferences and adapt my methods accordingly. During my academic journey I was awarded the Ballard-McConnell-Willis Mathematics Scholarship, the most esteemed scholarship on campus. Utilizing this scholarship, I went... (read more)
...Proficient with TI graphing calculators, Minitab, and StatCrunch; familiar with some Casio graphing calculators. I am an excellent listener who will personalize your tutoring session to your needs. I have professional experience in using linear algebra and matrix methods to solve problems in aerospace engineering -- specifically, problems in aircraft and spacecraft navigation. (read more)
...With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract principles to tangible real-world phenomena; these connections are instrumental for developing an intuition for science that demystifies and heightens the equations we use. In addition to eight years of tutoring extremely satisfie... (read more)