...I left Egypt when I was 3 years old (I am 41 years old now). My parents, brothers, aunts, uncles and the church I belong to speak Arabic. Arabic was and is spoken at home and English on the streets and with friends. I graduated from Sacramento State University with a BS in Computer Science in 1996. (read more)
...When concepts don't come easily or quickly, I enjoy the challenge of finding an explanation or illustration to bring clarity. Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than to see students experience "lightbulb" moments, seeing the big picture. In addition to covering the desired material, I also e... (read more)
...Precalculus sets the stage for many of the concepts presented in Calculus. Because of that fact, I strive to help my students understand the underlying mathematical principles that apply in their work with various types of functions. These principles can be used as guides for solving a variety of application problems rather than help the student with just one kind of problem or topic. (read more)
...Have been working as a proof reader, editor and reviewer since 2008 as a freelancer and for a company based in Toronto, Canada. I have a BS (Hons) in Microbiology and a PhD in Medical Biotech. I have done advanced mathematics until high school. (read more)
...As a single mother of a child with ADHD, I have learned how to teach math students with attention difficulty. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from UC Davis where I was in the top 8 percent of my class and have worked in the engineering profession for over 20 years. I have tutored students in high school (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) and in college. (read more)