I have been teaching mathematics at universities and colleges since the day I graduated myself with a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1993. Seven years later, I received a Ph.D. degree in mathematics and kept combining teaching with research. Just before moving to the Boston area two years ago... (read more)
...I am always asking the student to participate in working the example by asking them questions along the way. My favorite place to do this is at the whiteboard where we work together back and forth as we arrive at the solution. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible so I welcome any resources or suggestions students or parents can provide. (read more)
...Over that time, I have had the privilege of teaching every course and every level from 6th grade math through Calculus II at the local community college. I truly understand where students are and where they are going. Also during that time period, I have coach varsity and sub-varsity sports teams, which gives me a unique experience to relate to athletes looking for help. (read more)
...I've been tutoring Geometry since I first began working full-time as a tutor in 2016, and it's one of my favorite courses to teach because it is a great opportunity to help students learn to solve open-ended problems and be persistent enough to find another way when one approach to a problem does... (read more)
...All this experience has taught me that all students can learn math and that I have (and continue to develop) excellent skills in convincing students of their abilities and helping students succeed and even excel in mathematics (even if they have had difficulties in the past).I have taught Pre-Cal... (read more)