...I could have searched for a job in any other field, but I love teaching. I think it's the most important skill a teacher must have. Vocation. (read more)
...The contexts I was exposed to mathematics in led me to developing a multi-dimensional style of both learning and teaching the discipline, and often I've found that I'm able to help others or receive help by getting a new perspective on whatever problem I'm faced with. I found personally that the... (read more)
...When last rated by the United States Chess Federation I had a rating of about 1800. I have had multiple games I have played published with annotations in regional chess magazines highlighting the inventiveness of my attacking chess playing style. I also have tutored chess students in the past. (read more)
...I strongly believe that all students should have their voices heard and be encouraged to make positive use of their talents and abilities. I am always willing to listen to my students with any honest and appropriate concerns. I have often been considered a good teacher by my students and those who have observed me teach. (read more)