...I have taken the SAT, ACT and GMAT tests for entry into undergraduate and graduate school. I have a understanding of concepts ranging from pre-Algebra thru college level calculus, trigonometry, advanced math, and geometry. My teaching philosophy is first an understanding of basic concepts followed by working many example problems for reinforcing them. (read more)
...The eye contact is necessary because you want to make sure the student is following what you are saying and not getting lost or bored. The hard work is necessary because students can't just listen to what you say and memorize it. They must do it for themselves. (read more)
...I've been helping students understand it for over 20 years, and it remains one of my favorite subjects to teach and tutor. I've taught Introduction to Probability and Statistics at the college level. I have also taught AP Statistics several times and taken the AP Summer course. (read more)
...I have a learned proficiency in the tools needed to compile and produce programs (gcc, gdb, Makefiles), and experience with the usage of ssh for remote code execution. During my time at the University of Arizona I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant for linear algebra and have taken two courses in the subject. In those courses, I received an A. (read more)
...I have several years' skill with explaining the basic ideas behind the mathematical facts of algebra 2, where many students struggle. I have much practice explaining why we handle things like polynomials or probability in a certain way. I also have expertise in more advanced mathematics that serves to give a stronger explanation of tricky questions. (read more)