I received a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Shippensburg University in 1972. Since then I have taught Junior High School Mathematics (Middle School); GED Mathematics; and College Mathematics (Basic Math through Applied Calculus). During my tenure at Shepherd University I rec... (read more)
...I'm also a chess wizard! I've taught countless young minds the mystical art of this ancient game. To avoid sending them into a spiral of confusion, I start with a simple game of "Chess Lite," using only a few pieces, before revealing the full extent of the game's delightful complexity.I have been tutoring algebra 1 since 2003. (read more)
...I am shocked because I never knew they were really paying attention to my sessions. I tutor middle school math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Algebra 3, AP Calculus, SAT math (and subject test), ACT math, Finite Math, College Algebra, and Business Calculus. In my 25+ years I hav... (read more)
...I believe in understanding each student's learning style and catering to it to meet the student where they are and then draw them into a deeper understanding. I try to build the student's confidence to bring them to the point where they are solving a problem on their own with minimal handholding. PhD in Theoretical Physics, NYU, 2021. (read more)