As a biomedical engineer, I take a more concept based approach to teaching. As a teacher and private tutor of 6 years, I believe that the best way to ensure retention and success in learning is to make sure the student understands the "why" of a concept or problem, and not just "how" it is solved. ... (read more)
...I also enjoy sharing knowledge and I make my teaching lessons as stimulating and enjoyable as possible. I think humor is a wonderful aid in teaching, and I use it to lower the stress level whenever possible. Before teaching overseas, I taught elementary school English as a Second Language grades 2-5 for 11 years at David Cox Elementary School in Charlotte North Carolina. (read more)