...I am currently working on my doctorate in Kinesiology and teach exercise science and human performance at a liberal arts college. I am also USATF Level 2 certified for the throws. Additionally I am a formally certified personal trainer who has taken advanced courses in anatomy, physiology, nutr... (read more)
...My teaching philosophy is that students should never be ashamed of where they are at, and that a topic is explained correctly when it is obvious to the student what it means and how to apply it. Outside of academic activities I enjoy knitting, sewing, and watching old movies. Teaching and tutoring calculus is what renewed my interest in tutoring in recent years. (read more)
...I have also extensively tutored high school and college students in various academic subjects and test prep (including TEAS V).
Additionally, I am currently tutoring nursing students on a weekly basis and also helping them prepare for specific portions of the NCLEX. I strongly believe this expe... (read more)
...I emphasize core concepts and definitions, i.e. fundamental ideas. We will work to first understand the nature of the problem, second the physical principles involved, and finally how to arrive at a mathematical solution. Along the way we will gain additional insights and understanding which are often lost in a "formula" based approach. (read more)