...I joined the Marines after struggling in college, but found my direction and graduated 20 years after first stepping onto campus. I understand what it's like to both fail and succeed academically, which helps me provide motivation and support. I have been praised by parents and previous employe... (read more)
...I loved seeing the looks on their faces when they would string sounds together and realize, "I'M READING!" This is a skill that is often overlooked. Students are rarely specifically taught how to study. I enjoy working with students to understand their personality and habits so they can find a method of studying that will truly help them in their academic career and beyond. (read more)
...I am motivated when there is a problem for me to solve, because I enjoy the sense of accomplishment that follows. I am extroverted and feel energized by getting to know new people. Above all else, I value honesty and fairness in all spheres of life, both personal and professional. (read more)
...Most students struggling in mathematics tend to have holes in their fundamental understanding of concepts taught earlier in the year or in prior years. Given my experience teaching math at all levels, I focus on finding these holes and making sure they are filled with the requisite understanding. Standardized test preparation is an area of expertise. (read more)
...I can help you develop the math skills you need in our data-driven world: statistics, which allows you to summarize data in meaningful ways; calculus and linear algebra, which are essential in machine learning.In the past, I've taught calculus at several universities (Northwestern, Loyola U of Ch... (read more)