...During my time at MSU I worked in several pedagogic roles. For two years I worked as a math department tutor, working with college students on algebra, trigonometry, fundamentals, calculus, statistics and plenty more, even getting several physics students. This form of tutoring was unstructured... (read more)
...I succeeded in these classes based on the strong foundation of mathematics that I built in high school, where I learned subjects such as algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and AP Calculus AB. At the University of Notre Dame, I pursued chemical engineering and took math courses such a... (read more)
...I have tutored a wide range of levels - from elementary math students to college level. I started tutoring when I was in college myself and enjoyed it so much I have continued tutoring students for 30 years. I am fully committed to every student I work with and will approach problems from as many angles as possible to help a student understand the concept. (read more)
...I am very flexible in my approach to tutoring math. If my student does not understand the concept explained one way, I am ready to reevaluate and explain it from a new perspective! I am happy to research difficult problems or concepts in between tutoring sessions to give my students the best explanation possible. (read more)
...While largely self taught, I have done many alterations, costume constructions, and have also sewn items such as sachets, napkins, undergarments, and doll clothes. My most recent project was a prom dress, I shortened the sleeves and added an integrated modesty panel. I can show you the basics or we can work with more advanced patterns and techniques. (read more)