...While some math students learn best by just "following the steps" and memorizing an algorithm I also understand some students need to know the answer to the question of "Why do I need to know this?". For those students I attempt to go out of my way to give real life examples of how they would us... (read more)
...I have an extremely high level of understanding of math concepts, yet students also have described me as very approachable. Math PhD with 6 years experience teaching courses at a community college (average student evaluation rating of 3.8/4 with 100% "yes" answer to recommending instructor to an... (read more)
I've taught math and statistics classes at the college level. There's no substitute for hard work, but sometimes additional instruction in a private setting can make all the difference! I provide helpful math tutoring for West Des Moines and vicinity and prefer to meet at the WDM library, although other locations are possible. (read more)
...I am currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics and would be happy to help tutor in most high school/college-level mathematics courses at the pace that works best for you. Some of the subjects I would be a great tutor for include but are not limited to Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1... (read more)
...I taught at the high school level for 12 years loved every minute of it! For the last four years I have had the opportunity to teach at the college level and specifically teach future elementary math teachers the "why" mathematics is taught how it is taught. Through the years I have tutored high school math in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, PreCalculus and Calculus. (read more)