...It was then followed by four successful and delightful years as a full-time community college instructor of mathematics first at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana (Ivy Tech) and then at Bakersfield College (BC). Most recently, I was working as a graduate teaching assistant for an introductory... (read more)
...I understand Math anxiety and am very patient with my students. I find different ways to approach math problems so that students who have difficulty understanding concepts can see the math from a different angle. (Pardon the pun!) I have also worked with students on the other end of the spectr... (read more)
...My teaching style focuses around helping students build the base for a project, then letting them use previous knowledge to make changes to the project, giving each student something unique to share. At Rice, the first year of programming classes are done in Python. We develop multiple applicat... (read more)
...I've found the analytical training that is developed as a result of mastering various mathematical disciplines provides an excellent tool for achieving success in many area of life as well as "acing" your next math course. I use, and encourage students to use MS Excel to help visualize concepts ... (read more)
...I currently play for a district soccer league team and in a couple of smaller leagues. I train continuously to enhance my ball control, dribbling, speed, agility, endurance, stamina, and strength. I provide a detailed analysis of my students' strengths and weaknesses, then offer the appropriate tips to improve. (read more)