...Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. (read more)
...ESL: I lived outside of the US for most of my life so I am also experienced in working with non-native English speakers and I would be a good match for anyone looking for ESL lessons. Please contact me in order to schedule lessons. I look forward to meeting you! (read more)
...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...I disagree with the philosophy of teaching for the exam and I highly value helping students develop a strong understanding of the material so that they can eventually become self-sufficient. In my opinion, understanding how you got to the answer is far more important than the answer itself. Bec... (read more)
My background is in mathematics and astronomy. I taught myself calculus at 16 and had a full year of trigonometry and differential calculus in senior high school. I published my first scholarly paper at age 14 on the motion of Periodic Comet Biela in the Proceedings of the Southeast Regional Convention of the Astronomical League (Huntsville, Alabama) in August 1971. (read more)