...I have to say that I did not really understand the purpose of algebra until I studied calculus, and then it made the most sense to really understand and be able to correctly use algebra in order to solve more complex problems in our world. I have studied precalculus over the years. It was originally called elementary functions, and it is now called math analysis. (read more)
...Not only have I had the privilege of teaching many college and high school students, but I have benefited from learning more deeply about the subjects that I was tutoring. SAT mathematics, writing, reading, as well as AP calculus, physics, and chemistry are what I have had the most students in. ... (read more)
...I have 13 years of experience tutoring children of all academic levels through Graduate School and served as the director of a tutoring center, a position I left in 2014 to return to the teaching I love. I hold degrees in both Physics and Philosophy from Grinnell College, completed my graduate c... (read more)
...Yes, it's true- I'm determined to help students understand the subject as well as building a strong foundation. The grunt work pays off. I'm patient, I've worked with students who have autism, dyscalculia, as well as other special education students. (read more)
...I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director Mike Nichols on one of his movies "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007)... (read more)