...By making these functions and topics foundational, students have a concrete support for Algebra I courses taken at the high-school level. Over my multi-year career as a teacher and tutor, I have experience working with students on higher-level Pre-Calculus topics. My aim with Pre-Calculus is to reinforce the Algebra 2 topics that are reviewed and expanded upon in Pre-Calculus. (read more)
...Before I came to Cal for my Ph.D. I was the Chief Financial Economist of a large hedge fund in London, and a Senior Economic & Financial Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank Of New York. In addition to the Ph.D., I also hold an MA in economics from Georgetown University. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Statistics,Probability,Elementary Math
...Depending on the level of Algebra 2 instruction that a student received, precalc may feel like a logical progression or it may feel like you have just landed on the moon. The key is to tie the topic back to the basics, and to move it forward using its connections to real world problems. I have always been fascinated by the stars. (read more)
Patience and understanding are the first step to helping someone learn. I have an associates degree in early childhood education and am the mother of a seven year old. I know for younger children the key to learning is to keep their attention and make it fun. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Vocabulary,Grammar,Elementary Math