...During sessions, I like to dive right in -- to work on assignments due immediately, and fill core gaps in understanding as we encounter them. I use lots of visuals and simulations to convey important ideas; to give a different look at a concept your teacher/professor didn't explain clearly. I may provide homework, but only when you aren't already swamped with work. (read more)
...Advanced geometry, however, is a student's first introduction to proofs. To succeed with proofs, students must have the concepts of theorems, postulates and axioms memorized extremely well. So I encourage them to make flash cards of the theorems, postulates and axioms. (read more)
...I tutored throughout college. In my 35 years of public and private school teaching, I worked individually with my students before, during and after school. It was always my favorite part of teaching. (read more)
...I have acquired/created a multitude of resources and practice materials to share with students at no extra cost. I believe that I can find something that works for everyone, and my students all say that my guidance is incredibly helpful. My availability changes with the day of the week and semester, so just ask, and I'm sure we can work something out! (read more)
...I use R at almost a daily basis and am proficient in using it for modeling and other purposes. I have a PhD in Biostatistics from UM. I have a strong foundation in topics from statistics and biostatistics and use the relevant tools from the same in my research at a daily basis. (read more)