...I had a 4.0/4 GPA in high school. I am almost fluent in Spanish. I took classes in high school, studied via online tutoring and conversation practice, and attended a language school for 2 weeks in Costa Rica with my family. (read more)
...I am familiar with all the standard Algebra pitfalls and misconceptions. In every one of my courses as an undergrad we had to employ Algebra extensively, culminating in a senior-level course in "Abstract Algebra" where we learned there are in fact more than just one Algebra (the one we are all m... (read more)
...My method of tutoring involve a period of introduction where I introduce myself and ask the student what they would like help with. Once I find out what subject they are struggling with, I explain the lesson step by step until it makes sense on a conceptual level. When that is understood, I provide example problems or help them with their homework problems. (read more)
I have two Bachelor degrees in chemistry and math. I also have a year of EPA law and won a real live environmental city law suit where my law professor was working with the plaintiff and I was working with the defendant. I worked as an analytical chemist (which includes a lot of math) for 35 years and am now retired. (read more)
...In those years:
I have taught Algebra 100 times; I have taught Geometry probably 100 times also;
I have taught Alg II 10 times, and Trigonometry/PreCalc 30 times. Volleyball:
I own STAR Volleyball Camps that directs 10 to 15 site camps and clinics each summer. I have been coaching volleyball since 1985: 18 varsity high school teams, 10 JV teams, and 27 club teams. (read more)