...I hold a phD in mathematics, and have been a math professor for 11 years, including what's on the ACT. I earned my PhD in mathematics from the University of Rhode Island in 2007. My dissertation was in a branch of discrete math called Graph Theory. (read more)
...Over the past two years, I have used MATLAB extensively. My projects have included simulation of a Low Pass Filter, an inverted pendulum tracker, and a tracker for the motions of a snake robot. The latter I have presented research on. (read more)
...I was an outstanding student in high school and graduated as the valedictorian of my class. Although math and science subjects always came easily to me, my fellow students often struggled. When I began to tutor, I found that a minor misunderstanding of a concept was usually the main cause of the student's difficulties. (read more)
...I have often found that imparting such concepts to students becomes much more meaningful and effective when they can see actual applications. My experiences have led me to conclude that a broad education in various disciplines is the surest means to economic success and personal fulfillment. Ev... (read more)
...I received my Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 1996. I continued my studies in graduate school, earning a Master's degree and Ph.D. from Auburn University. I've been teaching on the collegiate level since 2000. (read more)