Experience Summary
I have a passion for teaching and helping others. While getting my law degree (more on that below), I tutored math at all levels (K thru College Algebra) at Huntington Learning Center in Jackson, MS. I built a strong reputation at the Center for working really well with students, finding the right approach for each student, and getting great results. Many parents scheduled their child's time around my availability and work schedule.
I've worked as an actuary (highly math-oriented) for the Tennessee Department of Insurance and have spent most of my career working in the insurance industry where math is very much at the center of everything. Essentially, I have a lot of real world experience using math for real and practical purposes. I also did quite a bit of training and teaching in the corporate world. That was definitely one of the most enjoyable parts of many of my jobs.
I recently decided to become a stay-at-home dad to my beautiful daughter who was born in the summer of 2013. I'm considering this the perfect opportunity to take some time to do something that I love - helping others improve their math skills. I'm passionate about helping others learn, and I look back on my previous experience tutoring math very fondly.
Teaching Style
I have a real passion for making learning as fun as possible. I also firmly believe that there isn't one approach to learning math that works for everyone. I pride myself on being able to identify how everyone best learns, and customizing an approach that fits each individual student's needs. This is why many people struggle in a traditional academic setting with math where teachers don't always have the luxury or the ability to meet each student's needs. I understand this, and I can definitely help.