...My undergraduate degree is in mathematics, and I have worked as a computer professional, as well as a math tutor. My doctoral degree is in psychology. I think this is a wonderful combination: I can relate to students, understand their frustrations and fears, and at the same time I deeply unders... (read more)
...I optioned a comedy screenplay to Warner Bros. in 1989 and continue to work as a screenwriter. I was also the founder, guitar player and singer-songwriter in a folk-rock band, have released three CDs of original music, published a book of poems and am working on a book. I also stay in shape through running, biking, and playing tennis and basketball. (read more)
...Proving stuff is important, but I had a student once who needed help in a different area. She could follow all the logic, but had no idea how big a 50 degree angle was because nobody had given her a protractor to play with. So we made our own protractor with pencil and paper. (read more)
...I'd love to continue helping students maximize their potentials and achieve high scores on their exams. Life is full of uncertainties and unpredictable events. Knowing the probability of occurrence of certain events can greatly enhance our ability to make logical decisions and dramatically improve the quality of our lives. (read more)
...Once you see a pattern, everything is easier. As far as SAT and ACT prep, I teach students to understand how these tests are constructed and then to maximize their scores by quickly recognizing patterns in the questions. I teach all levels of math from Algebra 1 through Precalculus. (read more)