...I have been tutoring all high school and college math courses, and many science courses, for the past 20 years with students of all abilities, from those who have a phobia of math to those who are looking for a little edge to get them into a top-tier college/graduate school, including Calculus. ... (read more)
...I hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Operations Research. I have completed graduate level coursework in the subject. I have also applied techniques from Calculus in my professional work on a regular basis. (read more)
...I favor a paced-style teaching technique that minimizes stress and encourages a strong interpersonal relationship between the student and myself. I believe mathematical information is poorly received under stress, and I have devoted much of my career to assuaging these math-related anxieties. I... (read more)
...I co-authored a book, The Math of Hold'em, aimed at poker players, covering mathematical aspects of poker strategy, analysis, and bankroll management. I wrote ICM Explorer, a program for investigating the Independent Chip Model of tournament equity. Combinatorics was one of my favorite subjects... (read more)
...I can also help college bound students with writing their personal statements for college applications. I have devoted my life to teaching, because I love helping students build upon their skills throughout a class and seeing their "A-HA" moments. I think it is important for students and teachers to communicate with one another about what works well for them and their learning styles. (read more)