...I am also an engineer, and I enjoy a variety of hobbies like cooking and weaving, so we can always find concrete examples of concepts. I have had great success helping students understand and learn how to attack word problems and solve equations. Calculus was invented to tackle real problems, but too often it seems like a bunch of abstract stuff and weird procedures to memorize. (read more)
...I've always loved teaching and have been a significantly involved parent and volunteer. Over the past 20 years, I became certified as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional, licensed Substitute Teacher, Lego Robotics Coordinator, FTC Robotics Coach (Math and Science Academy in Woodbury), and Girl S... (read more)
...I have tutored hundreds of students in mathematics and statistics ranging from high-school algebra to advanced calculus. Courses have included elementary algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus at first- and second-year and advanced levels, abstract algebra, introductory number theory, and oth... (read more)
...I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I specialize in high school and college level mathematics, chemistry, and physics, as well as proofreading and editing papers and lab reports. I excel at providing multiple ways to approach a single problem, as well as giving real life examples of abstract concepts. (read more)