...I strive to make my learning environment fun and enjoyable The thing that I love most about teaching and seeing the lightbulb click for students. Seeing students grow in confidence in a subject that they struggled with, is one of the best experiences. 1 year of teaching experience in math. Have always been a gifted math student3 years experience teaching chemistry and AP chemistry. (read more)
...I no longer compete nationally, but did achieve a master rating of 2200+. I have placed in the top 3 for the club championship, Pierce County championship and Tacoma City championship every year since moving here in 2012. In the past year, I have an even record competing in events against expert and master rated opponents. My schedule is very flexible. (read more)
...I was a corporate software engineer for 10 years, working mostly in Java, C++, and C. I began privately tutoring mathematics in the Los Angeles area around 1990, with students ranging from elementary school to university levels. I also tutored high school physics for the USC Med-COR program and Astronomy at Santa Monica College around that time. (read more)
...I believe the key to guaranteeing a good foundation in foreign languages is to master their sounds first, and that the best way of propelling students forward is to provide them with an endless stream of interesting linguistic sources in the form of lyrics and songs, information about history and... (read more)
...I believe that the best way to understand a language is to speak from the very beginning! So my lessons always include conversation practice from the get go. Experience:I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature and have been speaking the language for over 10 years. (read more)