...Engineers study and use math of all levels including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and more. Therefore, I understand and know how to use it in the real world. Hold a current professional teaching certificate/license in Utah and Michigan in Math4 (up to Calculus), Physics, and Chemistry. (read more)
...When this approach isn't appropriate (e.g. when the student is learning how to factor a quadratic polynomial), I emphasize the process of experimenting with, and verifying the correctness of, possible solutions. I also have a master's degree in computer science, one year of tutoring experience i... (read more)