...My teaching method emphasizes conceptual learning rather than rote memorization. I would like to teach students how to think. I can explain complicated math concepts simply, clearly, and effectively; and I am very patient and never pressure my students. (read more)
...I have taught my younger sister piano and my friends' kids Mandarin and math. For the past several years of working as a professional tutor, I have tutored students of all ages and backgrounds in all levels of math (from elementary math to calculus), high school and college level statistics/biostatistics, and Mandarin Chinese. One of my assignments was tutoring a 14-year-old girl Mandarin. (read more)
...I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand their frustrations and fears, and at the same time I deeply understand math and take great joy in communicating this to reluctant and struggling students, as well as to well-performing students who want to maximize thei... (read more)
...Civil Engineering, Carnegie-Mellon University
M.S., Ph.D. Environmental Engineering Science, California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Dr. G.'s qualifications include a Ph.D. in engineering from CalTech (including a minor in numerical methods/applied math) and over 25 years experience as a practicing environmental engineer/scientist. (read more)