...I have a Ph.D. In physics which has afforded me the pleasure of working with mathematics at all levels. I enjoy working with students to help them build a solid foundation in math that will support all future paths of study. (read more)
...The coursework for this degree provided me with experience in many types of writing, including journalism, creative writing, fiction, and non-fiction. It also provided me with extensive knowledge of grammar and writing voices. I have a MS in environmental studies, and I am an urban agriculture activist in my community. (read more)
...For more abstract concepts, he likes to use visual aids like interactive graphs to be able to see what equations actually mean. For example, a parameterized curve or surface can be hard to visualize for the first time, but being able to show it by plugging in the parameterizations into graphing ... (read more)
...I spent the first half of class on large group lecture, and the 2nd half of class on small group skills practice, where I would provide 1 on 1 up to 1 on 5 instruction with hands-on-skills. I spent 1 year as a clinical instructor for undergraduate RN students (6-8 students/group) at Cuyahoga Com... (read more)
...I believe learning should be a fun experience, so humor and games play a part in my teaching. We simply learn better when we are enjoying the process. I am also aware that different students learn in different ways. (read more)