...I have taken a total of about 15 upper division and graduate level abstract math classes covering proof techniques in a variety of topics, including discrete math. I have experience proving difficult theorems and lemmas in these classes and apply this experience to helping students get a better ... (read more)
...I have used manipulatives (tangible objects used as teaching tools) to teach students arithmetic and geometric series, and I even had a lesson plan employing earthquakes and their Richter scale magnitudes in order to teach and show a real-life application of logarithms. My goal was and still is ... (read more)
...Math, science, and verbal reasoning tutor for 20+ years. Bachelor's of Science in Applied Mathematics and Physics. Have tutored and taught at the high school and university levels. (read more)
...Whether it's explaining the relevance of polar graphs or giving examples of trig applications, I am able to guide them through this important transition to calculus and beyond. I have extensive experience tutoring high school students in both Algebra 2 and Precalculus, where they study trigonome... (read more)
...I helpe my students to discover their own learning styles, find and leverage strengths, build confidence, and let go of self-criticism in areas of difficulty. *Background/Education*Bachelor's degree Majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience, with a Minor in Chemistry, from Portland State University... (read more)