...When students learn, it's not because I simply convey information to students to absorb as sponges, but more of a Socratic method, where I help the student to take responsibility for his/her learning and figure out what best helps him or her learn. My goal is to help kids "own" their learning, b... (read more)
...That is my goal when I teach, because what good is a tool if you can only use it with somewhere there to hold your hand? I both tutor and teach math and science. In mathematics, I have experience with remedial algebra for children who have fallen behind, all the way through college Calc 2. (read more)
...I have taken many advanced Spanish courses and have spent time studying in both Mexico and Spain. For most lessons, I do a brief chapter overview and then we work on homework problems or extra examples if need be. When I teach, I explain concepts simply and clearly, and in different ways if necessary. (read more)
I am a retired service member and a semi-retired engineer. I have three master's degrees (civil engineering, business administration, and public health) and several certificates (project management, facility management, and geographic information systems) and a diploma in computer programming and a... (read more)
...Based on my experience in chemistry career, and teaching college students, I always feel that mathematics skills are very important. It is the key to the success for students who are interested in the STEM field. With a strong background in math, many problems in the field become easier. (read more)