...When we tackled a new concept, he made sure we knew what it was good for. I help Calculus students see the meaning of procedures, and keep it connected to real life applications. Calculus is like an upside-down pyramid - new concepts are balanced on the scaffolding of previous concepts. (read more)
...I'm available 7 days a week, either online or in-person in the Twin Cities area. I am easy to reach and will always respond quickly, so feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson!I've taught Algebra 2 at a university. I also have Algebra 2 tutoring experience at the high school level. (read more)
...I like to see what my student sees in the numbers, so that I can identify their shortcomings if there are any. I am dedicated to the learning process because I've come to realize that the only thing more fascinating than understanding complex concepts is teaching or simplifying complex concepts. To me that's the ultimate test of knowledge; how much can you pass on? (read more)
...I have taught mathematics and statistics at nine universities in four states, ranging from M.I.T. (as a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics with a temporary appointment) to two open-admissions universities and including the University of Minnesota as an adjunct some years after getting my degree ther... (read more)
...The best reward is when a student feels more confident in their abilities at the end of a tutoring session. My tutoring approach focuses on building skills that you will re-use over and over in math (especially calculus) rather solving each problem in a vacuum. When you focus on the skills of p... (read more)