...I have been coordinating and teaching calculus-based physics at the College since 2012. Before coming to John Jay, I had been teaching physics, mathematics, philosophy and related subjects at independent high schools in Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina and Massachusetts since 1992. I hold a PhD in Science Education from Columbia University Teachers College. (read more)
...This class had over 500 students! Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer biology, immunology, and glycobiology– the science of sugars! (read more)
...But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Statistics,Discrete Math
I have tutored mathematics for 14 years in subjects up through Calculus and from Middle School up to the University level. Mathematics is my passion, and I dedicate myself to precision and clarity. There is one's Math Road. (read more)
...As I get to know each student, I pay close attention to the ways in which they respond to different activities. There is more than one way to learn, and I am determined to find the approach that works best for each individual. My students have all been successful in meeting their goals. (read more)