...I taught high school geometry, algebra 1, and algebra 2 in California before coming to NC to do my Ph.D. in chemistry. I got my Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and have a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University. I have over 15 years of tutoring and teaching experience at high school and college level. (read more)
...Also, I discuss test taking strategies to assist the student in improving test grades. Throughout the sessions, I have students solve problems to see where they are making mistakes. Students have a different approach to solving problems, so I work with what method works best for each students' learning style. (read more)
...Depending on the level of Algebra 2 instruction that a student received, precalc may feel like a logical progression or it may feel like you have just landed on the moon. The key is to tie the topic back to the basics, and to move it forward using its connections to real world problems. I have always been fascinated by the stars. (read more)