...I like explaining things just as much as I like learning, and I have a unique background which allows me to explain things in different ways tailored to the individual I am teaching. I am a computer geek as well and will often make programs on the fly to demonstrate a concept more in depth. I even have developed my own software to help me assist with teaching! (read more)
...As a teenager I began by teaching karate to the elementary school children at my town's dojo, after receiving my black belt. Later, for 2 years of my undergraduate, I worked as a Math and Physics tutor at the University of New Mexico, as well as a lab Teaching Assistant (TA) in the Physics and Astronomy Department. I seemed to enjoy teaching physics as much as I did learning it. (read more)
...If you are struggling with a certain topic, it is my job to make it understandable by finding an explanation that works for you. I will also teach you how to take good notes in class and how to study for tests, as well as ease your test anxiety. Erase those classroom blues with a little one-on-one attention and positive reinforcement. (read more)
...When working with students one-on-one, my goal is to help them gain confidence. Without confidence, it is easy for math to feel overwhelming and want to give up. To build confidence, I like to focus on what a student already knows and use that background knowledge to explain a new concept. (read more)