...It is great to watch students grasp a concept and become more confident! I think increasing each student's confidence is an important part of improving overall success, and love to be part of that change. I am incredibly patient and understanding of each student's situation and learning style. (read more)
...My experience has been gained in a variety of industries including aerospace, nuclear, manufacturing, solar R&D, and National laboratories. My education consists of a B.S. in Material Science & Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M. Engineering Management, and a graduate certificate in Nuclear Engineering. (read more)
...As a bonus, while working on these new ideas, we get to review long-forgotten tools in a context that finally makes it clear why we needed to learn them all in the first place! Even though I have taught and tutored many mathematics classes, Pre-calculus is still probably my favorite. I find great joy in helping students master the topics that will help them love Calculus. (read more)
...Learning requires trust, and if my students don't believe I have their best interests at heart they're less likely to learn from me. I also like to understand students' misconceptions before I launch into instruction, so there is a lot of probing around questions students have and diagnosing whe... (read more)
...I earned a B.A. in special education from Central Washington University in 1992. I have been endorsed by the state of Washington to teach special education classes in grades K-12 since 1993. I have taught special needs students of all ages in various settings both in public school and during tutoring sessions. (read more)