...I passed the California CBEST on my first try. Additionally, I passed both the English and math sections in one day rather than splitting it up into two days. I have taken Linear Algebra in undergrad and in graduate school. (read more)
...While I have spent the last 12 years working in experimental physics, I am NOT your stereotypical physicist. I am a tutor who can connect with students in a meaningful way so that they are excited to succeed. I am able to break down complex concepts in their language such that the student looks... (read more)
...I put a strong emphasis on ensuring that the student actually understands *why* it works, not just how. As someone with a background in both creative writing and a writing-intensive academic field (philosophy) where precise and unambiguous language is of the utmost importance, I take vocabulary ... (read more)
...In addition, I have taken courses in Public Health, Human Exposure to Environmental Contaminants, Toxicology, and Data Analysis I and II -- both Graduate level statistics courses at UCI. I was trained in my Data Analysis courses to use the powerful statistical analysis software, SPSS. My experi... (read more)
...I like to keep things practical by using basic examples, analogies, and mnemonics to facilitate intuition and understanding of abstract mathematical concepts. My 8+ years of training as a Geometer have instilled a visual component to my teaching methods as well: diagrams, sketches, penmanship, a... (read more)