...My teaching evaluations have always been excellent, with many students telling me I’m the best math teacher they ever had. Given my PhD in math, I’m definitely an expert in the subject matter, but I’m also good at bringing it down to earth. I have a knack for explaining the ideas clearly, simply, and with helpful pictures that can make things a lot less intimidating. (read more)
...Specifically, I encourage memorization of concepts, theorems, and formulas. Familiarity with its "tools" is one key to its successful mastery. I also quiz students regularly to ensure solid foundations are built, and I incorporate flash cards (that I’ve made or can be made by them—it depends on a student’s learning style) to facilitate memorization. (read more)