...My approach to teaching is to support students through the conceptual process and then apply fluency to it. I want students to understand the mathematics not just memorize it, spit it out for the test, then never remember it again. I want students to really understand it and use it in their future courses. (read more)
...I have four degrees (BA Criminal Justice, AS Human Biology, BS in Biology, and a MS in Clinical Research). I am active duty military, and prior to enlistment I was teaching full time (mathematics) for the third largest school district in the country. Additionally, I contract as an adjunct facult... (read more)
...My personal approach is to get very deep and narrow, so students can gain the skills. Then to branch out from there for flexibility in day to day speaking, writing and reading. Every student is different and needs more emphasis on skills they are lacking while building up the skills they already have. (read more)
...I am married with three grown children and 5 grandchildren.I have over 40 years working as a successful chemical engineer using chemistry and math to solve problems in manufacturing, and developing new chemical products. I have both laboratory and plant experience. I have also spent many years coaching soccer, baseball, and fast pitch softball. (read more)