...I had a case like that once with calculus student. It was costing the student time on his exam, and therefore his grades. We worked a couple hours a week for few months as he prepared for his IB exams (International Baccalaureate, like AP). Having that consistent feedback and practice eventually helped him earn good passing grades in the class, as well as on his IB exam. (read more)
...After this, I worked on AI and reinforcement learning at the University of Oxford, where I was awarded a distinction for my research. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:We've all felt the pain of not being able to understand a topic. Whether it's abstract math or abstract art that we're struggling to grasp, o... (read more)
...History is a passion of mine, and as I grow older, I travel more and more within the United States to really grab a grasp of the history and efforts it took to make this great nation. I received a 5 on the AP Exam, exempting me from taking the course in college. While applying for colleges, I t... (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Texas A&M University where I graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 and a PhD in Zoology from Oregon State University. I have worked as a Biology Instructor at the a community college and a state university; teaching introductory biology lectures and labs... (read more)
...I've been a homework helper volunteer at the Beaverton Library for the past year and have coached my 2 daughters through high school in math and science. Both have graduated college with STEM related degrees and have started their careers. Prior to tutoring, I was an engineering manager for over 20 years during which time I learned the value of active listening. (read more)