...I have developed a reputation for listening well and explaining concepts in a way students can understand. I have worked with students from 7th grade to adult learners on this material, and am quite comfortable helping students build mastery. I have a Bachelor of Science in Math, with hundreds ... (read more)
...Topics have included properties of triangles and other polygons, formulas for area, volume, etc., similarity and congruence of polygons, and formal proofs in a variety of formats. I emphasize use of the right "tool" of geometry ( a formula, a property, etc.) to make the job easier to accomplish ... (read more)
...Physics, calculus, and trigonometry can sometimes sound or seem intimidating at first. I have found, however, that with a little open-mindedness and a little patience, just about anyone can break through the most seemingly frustrating of mental barriers. To me, there is nothing quite like the joy of discovering that we knew something all the while; we just did not know we knew it. (read more)