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...Different mathematics courses are difficult in different ways. Linear algebra is hard for students in one very specific way:
This course will be far more abstract than any mathematics course you have taken thus far. The theorems and methods aren’t any harder than those in calculus, IF one understands what is being talked about in the first place. (read more)
...With so many theorems and postulates to keep track of, people often have trouble with this class. While some memorization is required, I do my best to make the concepts relatable and, for interested students, trace them back to their roots. Physics is a challenging class because, although the a... (read more)
...I am up-to-date on ACT expectations and have taken the test as an adult to stay informed. I have also developed custom math practice materials to focus on commonly-asked questions and find the best strategies for learners. I have 4+ years of experience tutoring a variety of learners for the science portion of the ACT. (read more)
...A scientist by profession, I have worked in a professional research lab, giving me practical skills as well as book knowledge. I can teach Chemistry from the basics of atomic theory to balancing chemical equations. I have many tools at my disposal to bring chemistry out of the book and into the real world. (read more)