...I struggled through lectures, labs, textbook reading, and essentially every aspect of the class. In a word, the experience was humbling. I had always been a good student, and had never been in a position before where I was the person struggling to grasp some of the concepts being presented to me. (read more)
...I also lectured Calculus III at Macalester for a semester as a visiting instructor. Through these experiences I worked with all kinds of college students and learned that each student has their own challenges when it comes to math. Some struggle with the big concepts, some struggle with the lit... (read more)
...Whether it is geometry, algebra, or any other topic, mathematics is a core component of chemistry. As such I have a solid background in mathematics and have worked with a wide number of students to help them understand complex ideas better. As a faculty, I work a lot with students on test takin... (read more)
...I have a Simplistic and surgical method of approaching the problems. I don't assume my students have prerequisite knowledge unless they demonstrate full comprehension of Prealgebra. I graduated from high school with honors in Algebra 3 and AP Calculus and went on to do a double major in Math and Physics in college. (read more)
...As a teacher I've worked with learners of a variety of ability levels, which allows me to tailor each lesson to best fit the individual student. This allows me to quickly evaluate where a student's confidence is at and meet them at the same point. I've completed Calculus I,II,III during my undergraduate degree and has taught many classes preparing students to take these classes in college. (read more)