...In acquiring a degree in physics I was required to take quite a few math courses. In addition to this, I have worked as a math tutor both at The University of Texas at Austin, but Lone Star College as well. In total I have tutored math for almost 7 years. (read more)
...I have also supported my three adult children in their education. My tutoring philosophy emphasizes conceptual understanding. Students often handle procedures without grasping foundational principles like Newton's laws, so I focus on building a solid conceptual base before moving on to problem-solving exercises. (read more)
...This experience has given me insights into how folks learn because culture and language have been part of the mic=x of my students. My focus is always to mentor folks in critical thinking skills while teaching the class content. Both are important to me. (read more)
...I used MATLAB extensively for data processing, to plotting, to image processing and analysis. I am quite creative and that allows me to approach problem solving in a manner that works well with MATLAB's structure. On the other hand, I have been providing MATLAB workshops for years for undergrads as part of my ASME volunteering duties and will restart the program at my new university. (read more)
...Since then, I earned a PhD in statistics (in 2005) and am now an associate professor. I have taught courses such as Probability, Data Science, Biostatistics, and Statistical Inference to a mix of undergraduates and graduate students. I started tutoring 2-3 hours per week about 6 months ago, and... (read more)