...At Messiah, I took advanced Math courses like Algebraic Structures, Linear Algebra, and Real Analysis. I have found that my study of these advanced topics in Mathematics has enriched and anchored my understanding of more fundamental courses, including all levels of Algebra and Calculus. In addi... (read more)
James is a professional mathematician and scientist. During his time as a graduate student and post-doctoral researcher, he wrote supercomputer programs to solve real-world scientific problems. James authored and co-authored several scientific papers about this work, which are now published in top academic journals. (read more)
I'm currently a social studies teacher in a local special ed school, but I've been doing teaching in one form or another for over fifteen years. I spent five years in college and graduate school teaching students biology, soil science, botany, and critical thinking in the lab and in lectures. I he... (read more)
...I enjoy the subject because it draws many mathematical concepts together. I also recognize that the subject challenges students as it transitions them to a new tier of mathematical thinking. My tutoring style helps students recognize the connections between what they know and what they're learning, which in turn builds self-confidence so that they can learn more. (read more)