...I received a strong education in mathematics. My problem solving abilities have gotten better with time. I self study advanced mathematical topics during my free time. (read more)
...We will work to first understand the nature of the problem, second the physical principles involved, and finally how to arrive at a mathematical solution. Along the way we will gain additional insights and understanding which are often lost in a "formula" based approach. I enjoy teaching and look forward to those moments when a student's face "lights up" with understanding! (read more)
...I graduated from The Citadel in 1974 with a B.A. in chemistry. To complete this degree I successfully completed college algebra and calculus. During my teaching career I taught high school math classes which included Algebra I and Algebra II. (read more)
...I find that the most detrimental thing to a mathematics student is lacking a core foundation. In math, everything you learn builds on top of what you learned in previous years, and without that strong foundation, students can fall behind. When teachers explain something in class they assume that the students have a certain knowledge about math based on what they learned in previous years. (read more)