...I started off working as a teacher's aide for students who were emotionally disturbed, sexually abused and/or children who were born to mothers who were doing drugs or alcohol while in their mother's womb. I then finished my degree in Computer Science from Sacramento State University. I have be... (read more)
...Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than to see students experience "lightbulb" moments, seeing the big picture. In addition to covering the desired material, I also emphasize critical thinking skills and strategies for problem solving which builds confidence in all areas of learning. If you ... (read more)
...But what probably makes me a good tutor is that I had to do a lot of math studying independently to accelerate to the classes I wanted to take. After taking Integrated Math 2 as a freshman, I self-studied IM 3 and took Pre-Calculus rapidly over the summer to take AP Calc my sophomore year. I then self-studied AP Calc BC as a junior. (read more)
...I've also worked with students who enjoy "doing" the math but find that one-on-one tutoring enables their surface level understanding of certain concepts to morph into a deeper conceptual level. This deeper understanding reduces frustration (for both students and parents alike), increases confid... (read more)
...Although I have retired from full-time work, I feel that I should continue to use my experience and skill base to facilitate the academic career of others. Having taught and mentored many people during my career, I feel that I have the ability and the nature to help students by helping them to u... (read more)