...I used Trigonometry as a mechanical engineer for over thirty years. I am currently re-teaching myself in all aspects of pre-calculus using a home school text. Also, I am currently instructing at local Mathnasium whete I assist High Schoolers in their math, including Trigonometry, Geometry, and Algebra. (read more)
...You can ask me about what sets me apart from other tutors when it comes to ACT Science. I learned Differential Equations while getting my Bachelors Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. I continued to use Differential Equations for projects while in school, and I still use it for certain calculations such as Deflection, Rocketry, and Vehicle Dynamics. (read more)
...All the time spent on the basics saves the student so much more time eventually. As a tutor, my first focus is on understanding what exactly is the problem area of my student, and then working up from there. The needs of every student are unique in their own way, and I am always changing my teaching strategies to best accommodate them. (read more)
I have worked in private schools as well as tutoring 4th grade to college. Learning to think in sequence is essential for math. Therefore, it is a language of all sciences. (read more)
My love for tutoring students comes from a natural combination of two passions; a passion for math and all things related to numbers as well as a passion for relating with people. I first discovered how much I enjoyed teaching when I was a teacher's assistant for a college algebra class at MSU. Since the time I finished my degree, I have continued to tutor part time. (read more)