...I have always loved math but initially was an Industrial Engineer. I received a Bachelors degree at the University of Buffalo in Industrial Engineering and was working in a the field of plastics. I was tutoring math students on my days off and loved it so much that I switched careers and became a math teacher! (read more)
...It continued as a recitation instructor for business statistics classes at Michigan State University (MSU) where I obtained a Master's in Statistics. It was then followed by four successful and delightful years as a full-time community college instructor of mathematics first at Ivy Tech Communit... (read more)
...This allows students to easily take on more complex material with confidence and a greater sense of understanding. I have even worked with numerous students that suffer from learning disabilities, and have successfully guided them to grasp the material at hand and ultimately pass their courses. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me. (read more)
...We develop multiple applications that measure distance (A*), predict the stock market (Markov Chains), maximize parsimony of a phylogenetic tree (Fitch's Algorithm), and label parts of speech of a block of text (Markov Chains). These projects utilize many low level structures (Stacks, Queues, Tre... (read more)
...My tutoring experience spans various age groups, from elementary school students to college-level learners. Whether teaching a young student basic arithmetic or assisting a college student with advanced calculus, I adapt my teaching style to suit the individual needs and learning preferences of ... (read more)