As a student and teacher of mathematics for most of my life, I have found that mathematics is both a challenging and beautiful subject. Although gaining new knowledge in the field is almost always frustrating, it is highly rewarding as well. A knowledge of mathematics improves logical thinking, provides a gateway for learning other subjects, and is commercially useful. Mathematics is best learned by solving problems. Students should be guided toward finding the answers for themselves. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to use my expertise by asking guiding questions that lead the student toward the answer. Carefully chosen and tiently worked examples can provide a template for problem solving. Whenever possible, lectures should include time for working through examples.

I have my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

I have a master's degree in physics from Berkeley and two bachelor's degrees in mathematics and physics from Penn State. I currently teach mathematics at a nearby community college. I have worked as a community college physics instructor and a high school math and physics teacher. And I currently tutor physics, calculus, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.