...I was Class Speaker and President, Debate Team Captain and Homecoming King, so I know how to engage people with confidence, overcoming any perceived cultural barriers, recognizing that communication, strategy, and empathy are keys to teaching. I have a Master's in Biomedical Engineering with a m... (read more)
...I incorporate empathy and patience into all lessons believing that every person is a math person given the right amount of curiosity and confidence. I have taught 6th-12th grade and find Algebra and Geometry to be my favorite subjects. I teach with empathy and humor and patience and it works well. (read more)
...In fact, it can mean the difference between being successful or not. When working with students, I take the time to understand motivators, drainers, current habits and what is working and what is not. This way I can work with the student to create a customized plan that will make the student feel good about the work accomplished and be a motivator to build momentum. (read more)
...My most favorite pastime is always solving challenging problems. I am a coach for mathematics team in my institution. I have taught math for 23 years in Minnesota State University and at universities in North Dakota and four years in Maryland. (read more)
...Calculus is hard, especially the 2nd semester, but it's doable with hard work; unless there are serious gaps in the student's preparation that require a tutor's help to fill. I took 4 stats classes as an undergrad double major in Math and Economics if you include my undergrad econometrics class. Econometrics was one of my fields in graduate school. (read more)