...Tutoring a higher level course, with more gifted students, is somewhat different than tutoring lower courses with those not gifted in math. There is a different focus, less on pure rote monotony of drilling, more on the higher level thinking of why one would do X, so that the student then not me... (read more)
...I plan to teach Algebra 1, Algebra 2, geometry, calculus, physics and also help students prepare for ACT and SAT math. I believe students sometimes feel they don't like a subject because they don't do well in the subject. Once someone explains concepts and helps them solve problems on their own, they get excited, and slowly the confidence builds up. (read more)
...After playing at the youth, middle school, high school and collegiate levels, I have coached basketball for over 35 years. I have coached at the youth, middle school, high school and college levels. I have coached both boys' and girls teams, including my own daughters' and sons' teams as they were growing up. (read more)
...There are so many different applications of trigonometry in engineering and physics and thus trigonometry is one of my core competencies. I can help with trigonometry at all levels including introductory trigonometry, geometry, calculus of trigonometric functions, trigonometry in electrical engi... (read more)
...I have also developed custom math practice materials to focus on commonly-asked questions and find the best strategies for learners. I have 4+ years of experience tutoring a variety of learners for the science portion of the ACT. I am up-to-date on ACT expectations and have taken the test as an adult to stay informed. (read more)