...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 minutes of the session reviewing what the student took away from the sessionIn my experience, this has been very effective in helping students learn and retai... (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)
...I have a PhD in pure mathematics (algebraic topology) from the University of Oregon. I have taught discrete math courses at two different universities, both at an introductory and advanced undergraduate level. I have a PhD in pure mathematics (algebraic topology) from the University of Oregon. (read more)
...I can help with what to do and offer advice on what not to do. I was a high school math teacher (Intro to HS Math through AP Calculus BC). I know transitioning from arithmetic based math to algebra can be a difficult change and know how to help students succeed in that transition. From workin... (read more)
...As part of my majors, MATLAB was a must. We used MATLAB for labs, projects, and our senior design projects. For one of my majors, we used MATLAB to design a model R/C aircraft, including for wing design and structural analysis. (read more)