...I can present the material in many different ways until we find an approach that works and he/she really starts to understand. Nothing gives me a greater thrill than the look of relief on a student's face when he/she actually starts to get it and realizes that it isn't as difficult as was previo... (read more)
...The math I can help with ranges from simple arithmetic to Calculus 3. I have taken classes in the following:
Discrete Math
Linear Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus 3
Probability
Statistics
I am planning on taking classes in Abstract Algebra, Foundations of Geometry, and Differential Equations next semester. Those are my limitations, but I generally like to stay within the high school level. (read more)
...I attended the University of Houston and Rice University. I played high school, college football, and semiprofessional football. One thing I always tell athletes, "You are one injury from having to fall back on something else, like education." The left shoulder kept me out of the pros as a place kicker. (read more)
...To help bridge the gap between math/stats theory and real world relevance, I incorporate real world datasets into my teaching whenever possible. I believe that mathematical and statistical techniques are tools in an ever growing toolbox that we use to solve problems, and I hope to share this kno... (read more)
...I'm Tairan, and I'm a Cornell University graduate (summa cum laude). I've always loved math, and I believe that every student can be a math person. As a certified math teacher, I love working with students to build their confidence with math through problem-based learning. Additionally, I am fa... (read more)