...I focus on mastery based learning where the student must demonstrate adequate aptitude in the theoretical and practical aspects of a subject before we move on to a different one. Emphasis is placed on teaching principles and nurturing independent thought for problem solving. As a tutor, I rely ... (read more)
...I explain things in down-to-earth ways that really help students understand the concepts they are learning. I like to use real-world examples from interests of mine, including music, astronomy, and others, along with experiences I've had during my career as a Submarine Officer in the US Navy, to... (read more)
...I have experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary to the college level. I usually start with an introduction of the material before I delve deeper into the topic so I can make sure each concept is understood at a fundamental level. I can adjust my pace based on each student's needs and I am very flexible. (read more)
Born and raised in Nebraska, I speak non-accented English. I have more than three decades of experience as a teacher and tutor. I tutor all maths from Algebra I on up; though, I prefer to tutor calculus and pre-calculus. (read more)