...Maybe it is because I had a great teacher--Mr. Cornell--whose ancestors founded Cornell University. I entered the statewide HIGH SCHOOL MATH CONTEST, and I placed in the top 10 each year for Algebra I and II, and Geometry. (read more)
...While I still have some difficulties, I will try my best to convey this during sessions. Geometry is a very diverse and fun subject to learn, in my opinion. One of my favorites! (read more)
...I also try to explain new concepts to students using familiar experiences - for example, if a student is very interested in, say, race cars, I would give them example problems related to that field (e.g. "How long would it take for a race car traveling at 40 m/s to travel 500 feet?"). Patience an... (read more)
...I received my MBA from Lousiana State University - Shreveport in December. The program consisted of 30 hours and I had a 4.0 GPA, but I completed the Hospitality and Casino Marketing Specialty, with coursework in marketing and marketing analytics. I have 2 certifications in hospitality industry marketing: CHIA and CAHTA. (read more)
...While in graduate school, I tutored extensively and was very successful with my students, often helping a student raise an "F" at midterm to a "B" by the end of the semester. I have been selected as Honorable Mention for Teacher of the Year at my university and I am a popular teacher. I like to help students have fun with math and remove their fear. (read more)