...Learning new disciplines keeps me very aware of the struggles all students face. Beyond academics, I spend my time in the wilderness, backpacking, kayaking, and bicycling. With an extensive mobile shop, I also craft items via metalworking, woodworking, and bushcrafting. (read more)
...In addition to my academic work, I have been playing piano for 36 years (20 of them professionally as a jazz pianist & bandleader). I enjoy teaching piano lessons (beginner classical, beginner/intermediate jazz, beginner/intermediate blues, and beginner/intermediate pop/rock), as well as music t... (read more)
...I also make it a point to use many analogies when I teach, and apply concepts to the real world to make lessons more applicable and easier to understand. I find that students respond positively to this approach, and the students I have tutored have gone on to do well on their exams in school, an... (read more)
...I took the ACT once with a score of 31, earning a 34 on math. I then switched gears to the SAT and scored a 1550, with a 790 on the math section. I am proficient in both SAT and ACT math, with only one question missed on my final SAT take. (read more)
...With strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills developed through this program, I am well-equipped to assist students of different age groups and subjects. My tutoring approach focuses on personalization, adapting to your unique learning style and pace. I believe in shorter, more frequent sessions that promote repetition and mastery of the material. (read more)