...When last rated by the United States Chess Federation I had a rating of about 1800. I have had multiple games I have played published with annotations in regional chess magazines highlighting the inventiveness of my attacking chess playing style. I also have tutored chess students in the past. (read more)
...I'm currently teaching Algebra 2 at a high school in Springfield. I am currently teaching IB Mathematics. Analysis and Approaches HL at the Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Greenfield, MA. (read more)
...Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)
I have been teaching high school mathematics for over 20 years and have specialized in advanced math topics. I have taught and tutored subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra through AP Calculus. Over 90% of my AP students have received qualifying scores on the AB Calculus exam with over 50% of those students receiving a 5 out of 5. (read more)
...I used the exact same textbook when teaching this course at Mount Royal Academy the following year. From my past year with Kaplan, I have had firsthand experience in teaching SAT Math. I fully understand all of the changes that have taken place over the years. (read more)