...My ultimate goal is to teach students what mistakes they made without actually pointing out the mistakes. I do this by strengthening their understanding and asking them questions about their approach for solving the problem, questions which, ideally, motivates their realization of the mistakes. ... (read more)
...I have 10 years of experience teaching all grades and all high school subjects in mathematics and physics. I also have 6 years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics and physics at the college level. I am a retired US Navy submarine officer with a degree in mechanical engineering from the Naval Academy. (read more)
...I also helped students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT and PSAT as a tutor so I have experience in teaching this subject. As a former tutor in the math sections of standardized testing, I can help students organize their thoughts onto paper. Also, I can help them realize and improve their skills with organization in terms of keeping detailed written notes. (read more)
...It's true that my stepson had real mathematical talent. However, during my teaching career, I spent many hours working one-on-one with struggling students. I am patient and committed to ensuring that my students end up understanding what they are doing. (read more)
...I was a peer tutor for the university and aided students in many of the mathematics, sciences, and engineering courses offered at the university. I continued my education earning a MS and PhD in nuclear engineering at Penn State. I have also had the pleasure of instructing physics and several engineering courses while at Penn State. (read more)