...I prefer to teach using examples, breaking problems down into their basic components to help the student recognize patterns and build confidence in their own skills. I will walk students through tricky problems and have them work through similar examples to ensure their understanding of the mate... (read more)
...If it's too hard to start, we'll break down the problems into smaller ones until they seem easy. For example, in trigonometry, problems that look complicated fall into place once we take the time to correctly label all of the sides and angles. We'll find an approach that leads to your understan... (read more)
...I have a BS in Mathematics, MA in Mathematical Education, and an MS in Biostatistics. I have organized and taught AP Statistics as well as undergraduate and graduate statistics and data analysis courses. Additionally, I have taught and tutored Algebra and Precalculus, so I'm familiar with the probability and statistics concepts covered in these courses. (read more)
...I try to make sure there is a sense of direction when navigating through a math or physics problem and ask questions so that my students can steer the problem solving process in the right direction. Of course, I try my best to adapt my teaching method to best fit the individual and unique learni... (read more)
...I have been studying Spanish for the past 7 years, culminating in joining the Peace Corps in Guatemala this past February. My last Spanish assessment put me at a level called "intermediate low". Unfortunately, the coronavirus situation forced Peace Corps to temporarily suspend all volunteer activities, and I had to return to the US. (read more)