...I want learning to be an enjoyable experience for students and foster a stress-free environment which encourages question-asking and hands on practice. I feel the best way to learn is to do, and therefore value time spent working through problems together and learning from mistakes, instead of p... (read more)
...As an engineer with IBM, I completed my MS, also in ME and Optimization Math. My professional work involved machine design, computer simulation, and optimization (a lot of Math!). I love Math, and the Sciences, and have extensive applied experience. This helps me to find more and varied ways to explain the foundational aspects of Math and Science in problem solving. (read more)
...I was in the CT All-State High School Jazz Band in 1989. I played in the Cornell University Jazz Ensembles 1989-1993. I played as a guest musician with the Mt Holyoke College Jazz Ensemble 1999-2000. (read more)
...In addition, I held weekly one-on-one office hours, during undergrad, and as a tutor for community colleges postgrad. I focus on getting students competent and comfortable with the fundamentals of whatever topic they’re finding challenging. From my experience, when students are having a hard ti... (read more)