...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
...I only taught PreCalc one year at the high school level, but have tutored several students over the years. 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. (read more)
...Currently, I am in my 14th year teaching math courses at the Community College of Vermont. The math courses I have taught or am teaching include: Basic Mathematics, Basic Algebra, Mathematical Concepts, College Algebra, and Statistics. Besides teaching throughout the years, I have tutored students with various levels of mathematics from 7th through 12th grade as well as college students. (read more)
...My approach to teaching is rooted in patience, encouragement, and personalized attention, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive. My lessons are tailored to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student. Whether it's improving phonemic awareness, com... (read more)