...My teaching philosophy is informed by the intimate learning settings I experienced attending Colorado College for my undergraduate education. Courses were small, which allowed a student like me needing support to get the attention that allowed me to thrive. The preparation I went through in col... (read more)
...Teaching has been my passion since my school days, even when I was not acquainted with the research side of the academic life. Wyzant provides me with an opportunity to spend my free time in a productive way - I see it is a chance to grow as an instructor myself. I am looking forward to meetin... (read more)
...Another may thrive with analogies and mnemonics. A third student may need derivations from first principles or real life applications to get past a mental block. I have BS and MS degrees in chemical engineering, and after graduating from college, I worked in the legal / automotive industry for 13 years. (read more)
...My students improve their Algebra grades and understand their homework much better after my help. I have tutored Algebra II since 2017, working with dozens of high school students. I received an A+ in this class when I took it as a student, and I have years of experience explaining and teaching Algebra II. (read more)
...I am also willing to teach these techniques to my students, as I have learned to be very patient through my job experience. I believe that several different methods can be used for math, depending on the needs and goals of the student. Additionally, I find that physical or digital flashcards ca... (read more)