Experience Summary
When I entered Northwester College, I had the intention of pursuing a degree in Engineering; however, I quickly developed a passion for mathematics. After finishing my B.S., I moved out to Bozeman, MT to work on a Masters in pure mathematics. While in the graduate program I was privileged to teach one class per semester with full responsibilities. At the same time, I weekly assisted with tutoring at the Math Learning Center. Over the last two years, as my understanding of mathematics has increased so has my capacity to explain difficult concepts. With my broad knowledge of the field I can bring a lot of prospective to assist in understanding. Additionally, I have found that in the classroom and one-to-one, my passion for math has been a great aid in drawing interest from students.
Teaching Style
Since a mathematics class can often be draining on a student; I try to counter this with my own passion for the material. Students will find that I am easy to get along with and yet, serious about the material. I believe a lot of difficulty can be found when a student tries to just memorize methods without understanding the reasons for the methods. As such, my focus is always on the concepts. Whenever possible, I encourage students to do their homework. Often the best teaching opportunities come when students get stuck working on their own and come with specific questions.