...With my mechanical engineering background, I firmly link abstract principles to tangible real-world phenomena; these connections are instrumental for developing an intuition for science that demystifies and heightens the equations we use.As a mechanical engineering major, I have completed extensi... (read more)
...This is the age when they are forming their attitudes toward math and building the thinking habits and self-confidence for success later on. I enjoy science and the wonder and curiosity it entails. In college I took four semesters of chemistry, anatomy, genetics, microbiology, botany, ecology, two semesters of physics, and two semesters of general biology. (read more)
...Throughout our sessions, I try to tease out my students’ curiosity and foster perseverance. I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. (read more)
...Before working with Pearson, I was an aerospace engineer, designing navigational software for the Air Force's C-17 transport plane as well as GPS-aided space navigation. I have over ten years' experience in the classroom at both the university level (Washington U in St. Louis, UC Santa Barbara,... (read more)
...I have a passion for sharing my knowledge with others and thrive off the "lightbulb" moments when I see something click with someone I am working with. I want to always find what works best for the individual. I always welcome feedback and suggestions as to what may work best for you/your student. (read more)