...Combined with my experience in Religious studies and Sociology, my Anthropology studies prepared me to tutor/teach this subject matter. Linear algebra--the foundation of algebraic studies--is the basis for my algebraic expertise. I have tutored students in this subject for more than 30 years, ... (read more)
...Helping the student stay motivated by keeping it fun and interesting is another focus of mine - often being "stumped" is just a sign of a negative mindset: "I don't get it" or "it's just too hard" are attitudes I love to chase away! I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the stude... (read more)
...In my final semester, I became a lead TA for a beginner MATLAB course. Through all my years of tutoring, I have learned that one approach that works well for most students, in terms of building a good knowledge base and confidence in their skills, is a hands-on approach. After going over the ba... (read more)