...Many of these classes would have been impossible without the tutors, TAs, and professors that helped me along the way. My tutoring experience began in high school as I excelled in math and science courses. I would tutor my peers and my two younger siblings. (read more)
...I recently returned from a year-long Fulbright grant in Mexico, and I have previous working experience in Ecuador and Chile. I'm a former substitute math teacher and ELL Algebra 2 instructor, including Trigonometry. I'm a former substitute middle school math teacher and ELL prealgebra instructor. (read more)
...I strive to meet students where they're at, and create an engaging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, explaining concepts back to me, or teaching their peers. This nurtures critical thinking skills and builds confidence. I believe making connections and having a bit of fun are key for students to fully grasp math and physics concepts. (read more)
...I use the Socratic method a lot, asking the student questions and building on the response. I did some Skin diving from 1966 to 1975, and back packing from 1969 to 1975, mostly in the Olympics. I've also done some sailing, both cruising and racing. (read more)