...I am also a professional statistician. I have taught differential equations. I have a Ph.d in Applied Mathematics and most of my course work involves the use of linear algebra. (read more)
...I encourage an informal, friendly environment, where students are comfortable to be themselves, ask questions, and make mistakes. I encourage wrong answers in lessons, not only because wrong answers help us learn, but also because many of today's most essential scientific advances began as mista... (read more)
...I have spent almost 5 months living in Trujillo, Peru where I not only studied Spanish but also taught English as a second language to Peruvian high school students and adults using curriculum from Oxford University. This was at the San Agustin Language Institute (SALI).
I am still actively inv... (read more)
...While some instructors introduce mathematical formulas early on, I choose to focus on proofs and derivations for a deeper conceptual understanding of material. Mathematics often has a reputation of being mundane but rather than stifling creativity I like to foster imaginative methods and approac... (read more)