I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I attended Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and then Taylor Allderdice High School, where I regularly did peer tutoring in math. I attended Mount Holyoke College, a women's liberal arts college in western Massachusetts, majoring in mathematics and completing a minor in English. (read more)
...Lastly, you will attempt independent practice. By attempting on your own we can check for comprehension together and revert back to the first and second steps as necessary. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. (read more)
...I played volleyball in high school. I was the assistant volleyball coach for a boys and girls high school team for 3 years. I became the head volleyball coach for the boys and girls team at the high school I worked at for 2 years thereafter. (read more)
...As a registered engineer for more than 30 years I have frequently used all forms of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus to solve real life engineering problems. I can explain the mathematical concepts using physical examples. I am a licensed mechanical engineer. (read more)
...When I taught children ages 4 through 12 how to read at a local public ibrary, I made phonics flashcards that enabled them to hear the connection between letters and sounds. Phonics flashcards are one of the best ways to help a child build up confidence in reading individual words, and eventually, sentences and paragraphs. I was born in Moscow, Russia and Russian is my first language. (read more)