...The courses I've taught include precalculus. My PhD is in applied mathematics. The basic concepts of trigonometry are constructed and derived from geometric principles, but once the student has gone through the formal definitions and constructs, trigonometry is then seen to fit into an enormous class of problems of both statics and dynamics. (read more)
...Whether teaching college students, K-12 students, engineers on the job, or fellow classmates, my principles have always been the same:
Understand where the student is now and what their goals are. Present the concepts in language that makes sense to them. Be encouraging and patient and positive, always. (read more)
...During my digital camera period I have made extensive use of image manipulation software, most notably Photoshop, Lightroom and iPhoto. I have been a freelance designer since 1994, and I have used Adobe InDesign since version 1.0 was released in 1999. My experience has encompassed creating all kinds of documents for my printing and design clients. (read more)
...More specifically, I love being part of someone's discovery that math isn't really a foreign language and that writing doesn't have to be a torturous process. Learning can be fun, and I enjoy seeing the satisfaction, confidence, and wonder that comes with understanding and success. I have been passionate about education my whole life. (read more)
...Freeing up the body/mind allows the performance artist greater creative range and flexibility. This applies to the integrated systems of Stage Combat and Acting. Through mindful warm-ups and contact improvisation to explore the physical awareness, I will evolve into the Stage Combat moment. (read more)