...I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and love everything STEM related. While in school, I was a teaching assistant for calculus and college algebra courses where I learned the intricacies of the subjects. I also competed as a "mathlete" and was awarded captain of our team, and placed in the top 20 of 500+ students consistently. (read more)
...After graduating, I spent two years in the work force in Denver working for a small energy research company. It was there I was first exposed to the concept of database systems and became interested in computer programming. After leaving that job, my wife and I moved back to Minnesota and I enr... (read more)
...Our classrooms do not honor the path students need to take to learn the concept for themselves. I offer students the space to take their time down the path and learn the material for themselves with my guidance.I am qualified to tutor algebra 1 based on my education and my experience. First, I ... (read more)
...While I may be working with the student to improve their proficiency in a certain subject, I am more focused on fostering an environment of psychological safety. I believe such an environment allows the student to be comfortable with asking questions and admitting vulnerability in the subject. When framing it as such, I, as the "tutor", am not better than you. (read more)