...Physics is truly a passion of mine. My students begin to love physics when they understand this world's mathematical foundational beauty rather than just a jumble of disjointed equations. I have taught and tutored precalc to high school students with great success. (read more)
I graduated from UNCA with a degree in mathematics. I spend quite a bit of time tutoring and doing my own research in mathematics (encryption most recently). I've learned a great deal in working with students over the years and have developed a unique teaching style to help students feel more conf... (read more)
...Linear equations, slope, direct variation, and functions are major concepts in Algebra 1. Students may encounter simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, parabolas, and inequalities for the first time. For these and other reasons, students often feel uneasy with Algebra 1 and need an approach where learning occurs in small steps with plenty of opportunities for practice and success. (read more)
...The students I tutored each improved dramatically and had a new found love of reading as a result. I spend most of my free time writing and reading. I have helped many students write essays and research papers and I am an advance reader for a published author. (read more)
...On a practical level, I can give more useful information in one hour than the vast majority of tutors can give in 2 or 3. For many students, being able to double their effective reading speed and learning sophisticated guessing strategies will significantly raise their scores, independent of a c... (read more)