Hello my name is Jorge and I'm a recent law graduate from Case Western Reserve School of Law. I have a background in applied mathematics and numerous years of math tutoring under my belt. I have taught competition math to middle schoolers, but nowadays I mainly focus on providing individual high school level support in courses ranging from Algebra, Geometry, through Calculus 1. (read more)
...I feel strongly that I have good insight into the challenges facing students and the artificial limitations placed on their success by demographics and prevailing attitudes about education. I am dedicated to the goal of instruction, which is to inspire students to engage their lives in a meaningful way. I also acknowledge that it is an avenue for economic mobility. (read more)
...The most rewarding part of being an educator is to see students succeed. I believe everyone has his/her own learning style. The best teaching style is to match with the student's learning style. (read more)
...Instead, teaching should be tailored to a student's specific needs. I am currently teaching a class of Multivariable Calculus supported by a grant from CWRU's UCITE department to implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL). UDL is a framework that encourages instructors to use diverse methods ... (read more)
...They channel that work ethic to other subjects and do better as well. The only thing I actually need to build from the basics is how to learn math and how to gain confidence at problem solving from practice. Of course, I apply my work ethic towards teaching, too. (read more)