I love math, and you can, too! (from algebra to PDEs, and more)

Roger Z.

My first degree was a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Mathematics, after which I began working as an avionics systems engineer. I soon began tutoring co-workers and friends and learned that I really enjoy helping others learn! That inspired me to change careers and become an educator. I went on to earn my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and have been teaching and tutoring ever since. I have been recognized with both university and state-level teaching awards.

I enjoy working with students at all levels and have taught courses from elementary algebra to graduate-level mathematics. I believe that with perseverance and the appropriate guidance anyone can acquire skill in these areas. I have seen students who struggled with beginning algebra go on to become strong mathematics majors, and many of my former students have become inspired to pursue more mathematics just as I did.

I have experience in many areas of mathematics and especially enjoy teaching pre-calculus, trigonometry, calculus (I-III), linear algebra, probability, methods of proof, and both ordinary and partial differential equations. Because of my prior experience in physics and engineering, I am able to relate mathematics to real-world applications in ways that not everyone can.

My goal as a tutor is to ensure that my students gain a firm foundation in whatever subject they are studying and to give them the tools they need to progress to even higher levels of understanding. When possible, I use diagrams and software to provide visual representations of what’s going on in a particular problem. Beyond mastering a particular topic, I also like to help students gain an appreciation for both the beauty and power of mathematics.

I am known for my patience and approachable nature, and I always welcome questions. I look forward to working with you!