I received a B.S. of Electrical Engineering from Univ. of Calif, Irvine and worked as an Engineer for over 25 years. I became a Math Teacher in 2015 and have taught in California for 7 years, and here in Texas for 3 years. I've most recently taught Geometry, but have taught Algebra 2 and Precalculus in the past. (read more)
I've been a math tutor for more than 20 years, and have have a unique ability to make math easy to understand and learn. I have also had a career in systems engineering at telecom companies. My philosophy in teaching math is:
- Learning math should be an active experience and should relate to the world. (read more)
...Population growth equations were derived from a class experiment using lollipops. And I’m pretty sure we used 3D computer modeling to understand how to graph multivariable functions. I realized that my early professors often lacked the ability to make difficult concepts clear and engaging, the very skill I’d worked so hard over the past few years to develop. (read more)
...For this reason, many students are intimidated by it. But, after students understand Trigonometry, they realize how important and useful it is. SAT Math requires a variety of math skills. (read more)
I have recently graduated High School with a 4.0 GPA and summa cum laude. I am now attending the University of North Texas as a Junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Biology. Teaching should be tailored toward the student and never care for larger classrooms where people do not get personalized help. (read more)