...The opportunity to study math and physics at advanced levels is in part related to standardized test scores. I recognize this reality and I believe that preparing for these tests is crucial for students. I developed my test taking skills and achieved perfect 800 scores in my SAT Math, Math 2, and Verbal portions. (read more)
...I have experience in tutoring students at various levels of math and also with my physics degree, I have taken numerous math courses. I have a BS in Physics, MS in Medical Physics, and a PhD in Biomedical Physics. I taught 3 of the General Physics Labs at East Carolina University and I have also lectured General Physics a few times. (read more)
...For me, solving math problems such as finding the elusive y or x, is a fun activity. But, these were not my sentiments during first few encounters with calculus. I was quite frankly intimidated by this “new language”, which seemed quite different from my old favorites - elementary math and algebra. (read more)
...Beyond my experience through WyzAnt, I have:
- volunteered as a reading and math tutor in kindergarten, first- and second-grade classrooms;
- worked with older elementary and middle school kids on math, English, science, and foreign languages;
- worked with high schoolers on French and Engli... (read more)
...During my six years in the Navy nuclear program, I was exposed to varying degrees of science-based technical training (how electricity and digital computing works). Once I was released from service, I continued to work as a substitute teacher for high schools in my home town of Tucson Arizona, be... (read more)