I'm a high school math teacher with over 20 years of experience. I'm certified to teach 7-12 math in Pennsylvania, and have a master's degree in education as well as a master's degree in Mathematics. In my current assignment, I teach both Algebra 1 and AP Calculus, as well as provide after school tutoring for students in any math class. (read more)
...Typical sessions are interactive and insightful. I seek to know exactly where each student I work with is academically, specifically in mathematics to tailor sessions to maximize their achievement. In every session I have, my goal is for the student to take something away that will help them improve their score. (read more)
...However, I feel that it is necessary to find different ways of looking at concepts generally help in understanding, especially when a student doesn't quite understand something. It is necessary to understand what the student already understands and work flexibly from there. That is what learning is all about! (read more)
...While I enjoy the challenge of classroom teaching, I have found that students often benefit most from the personalized, interactive nature of tutoring sessions. My educational background includes Masters degrees in mathematics and physics, as well as Ph.D. coursework in math. In my role as a Le... (read more)
...Prior to my teaching experience I worked for an international corporation, inventing and developing new materials with a team. My experience ranged from the laboratory invention through development to commercialization and patenting new products. Most students commonly hold something I invented... (read more)