...I'm good at finding concrete ways to demonstrate concepts. I work with students to help them learn how to set up and solve problems. I'm a chemical engineer, so I know many real-world examples of how Physical Science is actually applied. (read more)
...That is why my first priority is always getting to know my student, especially their approach to dealing with real and abstract concepts. I try to understand how he/she understands so I can identify the challenges in his/her method of understanding. I don't believe saying the same thing over and over is an effective method of teaching. (read more)
...My other work with students on differential equations is in tutoring in second-year calculus courses and teaching discussion sections in such courses. In the course of earning a Ph.D. in statistics I took a variety of graduate-level applied statistics courses that covered techniques used in bios... (read more)
...I've worked extensively one-on-one with students who felt that they were behind in class, where I learned how to tailor my explanations to the student depending on their learning style. I've always enjoyed helping others learn and grow; the best part of my job was seeing that glint in a student'... (read more)