...I did not always love Mathematics as student, which may be weird. It all started with my 6th grade Math teacher, so I know first hand the importance of having that trusted adult in learning Math -- someone who, more being knowledgeable and proficient in Math, is patient and understanding, who believes in you, who challenges and pushes you to be better. I want to be that person to you. (read more)
...I recently returned from a year-long Fulbright grant in Mexico City where I was a graduate student and intern at local Mexican institutions. Prior to that, I earned my BA in Spanish and studied in Santiago. I've also traveled to Guatemala and Ecuador, and I currently work with Central American immigrants. (read more)
...I use Perl every day in my work. I have used Unix and its progeny for over 40 years. Im regularly teach unix commands and usage thereof to my students using Linux shell on their computers. (read more)
Having assisted students in a math study hall during his undergraduate days at the University of Kentucky, he also worked as a teaching assistant in physics courses at the University of Chicago and in mechanical/aerospace engineering classes at Rutgers University. He worked one-on-one with students... (read more)
...Mostly my working premise is that the student can learn the material. It is up to me to find a way of presentation that works with the student's background. I use the Socratic method a lot, asking the student questions and building on the response. (read more)