...I have taught a General Chemistry laboratory at Baruch College in NYC for 9 years. Many years ago, while attending Gorton High School, I passed both the Algebra and Trigonometry Regents with grades of 100. My undergraduate degree in chemistry, acquired at SUNY Albany, required 3 semesters of both calculus and physics. (read more)
...The key is to tie the topic back to the basics, and to move it forward using its connections to real world problems. I have always been fascinated by the stars. I had the great good luck to be able to teach Astronomy at the high school level to very enthusiastic students. (read more)
...Besides teaching throughout the years, I have tutored students with various levels of mathematics from 7th through 12th grade as well as college students. One of the first things I do when I meet with a student is talk to the individual to pinpoint those areas causing difficulties. For example, I will ask how the student performs on test. (read more)
I’m Jim. I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Russian with a minor in German. After several years of work, I applied was accepted to both a doctoral program (comparative literature) and business school so I’ve successfully taken both the GRE and the GMAT. (read more)