I am a Caltech graduate with a degree in Mathematics and 25 years experience as an Aerospace Engineer. I love teaching math and realize that every student has a unique learning style, so I try to tailor my lessons to allow each student to use their strengths to solve a problem in the way that is ea... (read more)
...I used student-centered pedagogy in one-on-one lessons to teach absolute beginners pronunciation, grammar, and language basics, while focusing on reading comprehension and fluency for advanced students. At USC, I’ve taken upper-level mathematics courses, including Probability Theory, Multivariab... (read more)
...During my second year as a classroom teacher, I started my private tutoring business. Over the next three years my tutoring business grew via word of mouth and eventually became my primary source of employment. I’ve been a tutor for over 20 years and still revel in the joy that comes from witnessing students gain confidence and eventually become successful in areas that had been challenging. (read more)
...My 4+ years of teaching and tutoring experience have come in various formats. I have been a teaching assistant at UChicago, both in philosophy and in ancient Greek. At the University of Nebraska I was teaching assistant for classes in the honors program, and worked as a math tutor. (read more)
...Students have complimented me on my unique perspective to explain difficult concepts so that they are easily understood. Here are some recent student evaluations:Differential Equations• Ellis was clear to understand and was very prepared for each session. Calculus III and Differential Equations• Very knowledgeable on the content. (read more)