...When I work with small groups or individual students, I always ensure that the work is challenging but accessible. My students always see their successes and learn from their mistakes. We thoroughly analyze problems and use as many solutions as possible. (read more)
...In additon, I am able to help students develop logical and critical thinking skills to solve simple and challenging word problems. I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; four of which include teaching College Prep Algebra and Advanced Algebra. My expertise includes solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. (read more)
...As a graduate student, I used Microsoft Word on multiple occasions for research papers as well as for document writing as a student organization leader. I am familiar with Word 2003 through 2010. My experience has allowed me to also teach some of these skills to colleagues upon their introduction to the use of Microsoft Word. (read more)
I hold bachelor's degrees in math and physics from the University of Michigan and a PhD in physics from the University of Oregon. I currently work as a particle physics researcher at a national lab in the Chicago area. I am constantly encountering new math and physics concepts, which helps me to understand the mindset of a student and help teach them most effectively. (read more)
...In high school, I took precalculus, AP Calc BC (5 with AB subscore 5), AP Stats (5), and discrete math; I scored a 1580 on the SAT with an 800 on math. At UChicago, I've taken Calc II (integration), Calc III (infinite series, improper integrals, multivariable integral calculus), Mathematical Met... (read more)