About
Hi there, I am happy you are here! I am a Mechanical Engineer working for a company called Eaton Aerospace. While I may not be a math teacher by trade, math was and always will be my favorite subject! What makes me special compared to other tutors? Well, since I am an engineer, I can help with applied mathematics and physics questions. I can help explain why you need to know the math you are learning out in the 'real world'! I promise you aren't just learning it because teachers want to torture you. :)
As a high school and college student, I spent a lot of time tutoring classmates. My best friend hated math, and I always helped her. I just recently helped my younger brother get through his first two years of pre-engineering at a local community college. When I was in college, I worked in the Math Lab as a volunteer tutor. I have tutored everything from elemetary math up to Calculus and Differential Equations. Did I mention I love math?
This is my first time attempting to tutor on an online platform, but I am willing to learn and would love to help you with whatever problems you are facing. Whether it is homework, studying for a test, or just getting a better understanding of a concept, I am here to help YOU!
As I mentioned, I am an engineer by trade. That means I have to use math and science principles to be able to understand the products I design and how to make them work better. I specifically work in hydraulics for aerospace. I get the opportunity to deal directly with customers to work through complex problems together! I love being able to communicate with customers about design progress, issues that may arise during the creation of a product, but testing out the product is my favorite part! Actually getting to verify in real-life all of the things you predicted mathematically, or with special analysis, is incredibly rewarding for me.
The same goes for tutoring. I love getting to work one-on-one with an individual to work through tough problems and find a solution. There is no greater feeling than when a student begins to grow in their own confidence as we make our way through a problem. Math can be tough, and it can be frustrating, but getting through it to see that that problem might not have been as impossible as you thought is so exciting. I look forward to getting the opportunity to do that with you!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
For new students, I can communicate via email or phone to setup the best time to meet. I will ask the student to give me a summary of what they would like to work on, as well as the anticipated time they would like to pursue tutoring. When a new student let's me know their personal goals, I work to meet them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET Accreditted University. Studying engineering requires you to take a large amount of advanced math courses. Examples would be Algebra, Trigonomotry, Calculus I-IV, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
As of now, my standard pricing system is based on the course level being taught and the education stage of the student.
I will work with each student on a case by case basis to come up with pricing.
How did you get started teaching?
In middle school and high school, I loved math and was requested to be a tutor and grader for my classmates. During my time at community college, I worked in the Math Lab as a volunteer tutor in courses ranging from Pre-Algebra up to Calculus III.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with young students (3-7th grade), high school students, and college students. I have the most experience teaching high school and college students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
There are no stupid questions! I know that is a cliche; however, math can be tough and it can be frustrating. I completely understand and can relate to students who are struggling in school. My advice is to ask the questions you need to ask to help YOU get YOU where YOU want to be. Don't ask questions to make yourself sound smart. I am here to help with where help is needed, and I am happy to do it! I never judge a question, no matter how simple. Math is about the little details.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1) What do I hope to get out of this tutoring session? ("Completing my homework" is not a good answer.)
2) What concepts do I need the most help with? Is there one thing that is giving me more trouble than others?
3) Have specific problems to work on.