...Most students saw an improvement of at least one letter grade while several improved by up to three letter grades. I currently hold several CompTIA certifications (including Network+ and Security+) and three CCNAs. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. (read more)
I earned a B.S. in both Mathematics and Computer Science from Virginia Tech, and my PhD in Mathematics from the University of Oregon. I have been teaching college level math, everything from college algebra to calculus to abstract algebra for the past 13 years. I have also successfully tutored bot... (read more)
...I graduated magna cum laude from DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, WA with a B.S. in Computer Science and Game Design, and a minor in mathematics. My day job is as a programmer for a popular video game company! My degree describes my 3 favorite hobbies: programming, math, and game development, all of which I was lucky enough to turn into a career! (read more)
...I use this information to help decide where to start and how to pace lessons. From there, I work with the tutee to establish SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Oriented) for our time together. I use SMART Goals because they replace vague statements such as "I want to ... (read more)
...We'll go over various explanations of solving a problem through the resources that the student likes using until they have found one that clicks for them. I also like to ask guided questions and give hints that will get them thinking on the right path. We also will usually spend the last few mi... (read more)