...I am a 6 year nuclear submarine veteran (honorably discharged to support growing family, at rank of O-3).
I am currently a calculus and physics teacher at a local private high school. I maintain a math and science YouTube channel; details available on request. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering. (read more)
...My suggestion is that the different formulas and concepts should be considered tools to use. A carpenter has many tools, and learns to use them effectively to complete the task at hand. The formulas and concepts of Math and Engineering are likewise tools to use to complete the task at hand. (read more)
...When it comes to concepts in math I believe that the most important part of understanding a concept is to be able to reduce it to the simplest terms and really get convinced the idea is right, before any sort of algebraic manipulation takes place. The best way to really know if you understand an... (read more)
...Additionally, I taught a geometry class to a student 1 on 1 in a summer school program. Therefore, I have taken and excelled in all HS classes involving trigonometry and also have experience tutoring in HS classes involving topics of trigonometry. In HS, I took AP statistics and got an A in the class and a perfect score (5) on the AP statistics exam. (read more)
...In addition to my school work I have worked with students with ADD/ADHD in a tutoring environment and in a classroom environment. I specialize with students grades 6-12. I am a New York State certified special education teacher with experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the general education classroom. (read more)