...It continued as a recitation instructor for business statistics classes at Michigan State University (MSU) where I obtained a Master's in Statistics. It was then followed by four successful and delightful years as a full-time community college instructor of mathematics first at Ivy Tech Communit... (read more)
...I understand Math anxiety and am very patient with my students. I find different ways to approach math problems so that students who have difficulty understanding concepts can see the math from a different angle. (Pardon the pun!) I have also worked with students on the other end of the spectr... (read more)
...We develop multiple applications that measure distance (A*), predict the stock market (Markov Chains), maximize parsimony of a phylogenetic tree (Fitch's Algorithm), and label parts of speech of a block of text (Markov Chains). These projects utilize many low level structures (Stacks, Queues, Tre... (read more)
...I use, and encourage students to use MS Excel to help visualize concepts such as distributions, limits, derivatives,finding roots, equations of motion and simulations. The student should have some basic Excel skills. I also have considerable experience in general corporate management, strategic planning and new product development.After the subject many times with good success. (read more)
...I firmly believe that a solid foundation will always pave the road for success. This allows students to easily take on more complex material with confidence and a greater sense of understanding. I have even worked with numerous students that suffer from learning disabilities, and have successfully guided them to grasp the material at hand and ultimately pass their courses. (read more)