...Their patience and responsiveness to questions significantly enhanced my educational experience. In my teaching approach, I aspire to bring the same level of enthusiasm and dedication that I have encountered at Berkeley to you. Drawing from years of experience in instructing calculus, linear algebra, act math, and algebra 1 & 2, I prioritize an organized methodology. (read more)
...My practical experience comes from singing & teaching barbershop harmony, an art form where teaching & learning by ear is routine--as arranger Deke Sharon says, it's "black belt" level harmony singing! I have sung with 10+ barbershop quartets and other a cappella groups, and taught dozens of sin... (read more)
...My students did well, word got around, and soon there was a clamor for more programming classes -- in response to that demand, I later went on to learn and teach Python. To summarize, not only do I know Java, but I understand programming and can teach it, in person, in print, and online. I stud... (read more)
...When I work with student, I am able to identify where the student struggles and adapt my lessons accordingly. for example: I will simplify complicated ideas by using analogies or step-by-step problem-solving. Make sure students understand basic concepts before moving to advanced topics. Instead of giving solutions directly, I guide students to solve problems themselves. (read more)