...I can help students understand the concepts behind specific problems and how those concepts fit into the big picture. This is especially important in pre-algebra, often the first introduction a student will have into more advanced mathematics. Most importantly of all, though, I love mathematics, and I have always enjoyed helping others learn to love it, too! (read more)
...I graduated Summa cum Laude with a B.S. in mathematics and a minor in astrophysics from the University of Minnesota before moving to Seattle to pursue a Ph. D. in mathematics at the University of Washington. I have experience teaching calculus courses and various upper-level math courses at the University of Minnesota and the University of Washington. (read more)
...Remind me to tell you about my *very* math-challenged roommate after college who had to pass Statistics to get his graduate degree. He didn't pass...he got an A!!! He still thanks me for that even to this day. In addition to a lot of tutoring, I am an adjunct professor of Strategy at Seattle University School of Business and Economics. (read more)
...Throughout my tutoring career, I’ve worked with kids just starting school to college students tackling higher-level math. I’ve taught in one-on-one settings and in larger classroom groups (both in person and online) and even volunteered to help students in community centers. These experiences h... (read more)
...For younger students, I believe in manipulatives and games to build number sense, as well as textbooks and workbooks. For Algebra onward, I work primarily with the school's materials and look for supplements as needed. In middle school, students learn study skills they’ll need in high school and beyond. (read more)