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Engineer, database administrator, NREMT trainer
Gary T.

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I was that kid that looked something up in the encyclopedia, then followed a reference to another entry, and another, and another ... it was like falling into a wikihole, only on paper. And as luck would have it, I remembered a lot of what I read. And when you have wide interests that you get excited about, you want to share them.

I've been teaching and tutoring for more than 30 years. My undergrad degree is in electrical engineering (concentrating on Information and Communications...

I was that kid that looked something up in the encyclopedia, then followed a reference to another entry, and another, and another ... it was like falling into a wikihole, only on paper. And as luck would have it, I remembered a lot of what I read. And when you have wide interests that you get excited about, you want to share them.

I've been teaching and tutoring for more than 30 years. My undergrad degree is in electrical engineering (concentrating on Information and Communications Theory); I took a minor in political science to get a break from math in my schedule. My master's program was multidisciplinary, in electrical engineering and history. I've been teaching database theory and administration (including security) to IT professionals since the '90s.

Along the way, I picked up an NREMT certification to serve my community as a volunteer. And because I really love teaching, I joined the faculty of an EMT training program and did my best to teach EMTs that I wouldn't mind showing up at my house to treat me. And when cadets did homework on their volunteer shifts with me, I made sure they were good on medical skills and whatever their high school and college classes were covering.


Education

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Electrical Engineer
Rensselaer Polytechnic
Masters

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I've been solving algebraic equations for the past forever. y = 5x + is a whole lot less scary than you think. Unfortunately, almost every math teacher I had until I attended engineering school really didn't know how to make math not scary. So let's take a deep breath, get comfortable, and learn how to leave the anxiety part of math to the side. We'll get you through it, I promise.
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

I hold a BSEE from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 1990, and joined a Master's program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1990-1991. I worked for a division of Bell Labs from 1992-1996 in training, and have since taught database administration, theory, and design for software vendors since 1997. As far as EE goes, I focused on communication systems and information theory. If you're interested in power generation, control systems, digital design, or things that don't related to Shannon's "Figure 1", I'm probably not as much help as you need.
EMT/ NREMT

EMT/ NREMT

I first qualified as an EMT in 2006; I rode with my town's volunteer ambulance service and served as an EMT, crew chief, and in each of the officer roles, becoming Chief of Operations in 2021. I only stopped active practice after a move to a region that lacks volunteer EMS. I taught more than 600 students as a faculty member of an EMT program, including former students becoming paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I've written a lot of words and I've proofed and copy-edited myself. I know! Bad idea! You should never try to proofread or copy-edit yourself! But if there's nobody else there and you want to not be embarrassed by what has your name on the top, you have to be able to do it. Writing a thesis? The next great American novel? Term paper on a book where you're pretty sure you have an opposite opinion than the teacher? Better make sure that whatever challenge you're tackling, you don't give your audience a reason to pick at the basic construction of your writing.
Writing

Writing

I've contributed to technical manuals, a textbook on illustration, dozens of training courses, and have about a million and a half words of blogging that were incorporated into the Library of Congress for being historically and artistically significant. But here's the thing: I'm not following all the strict rules of grammar right now. I learned them decades ago, and figured out eventually that the trick is to know when to break those rules because sometimes -- not all the time! -- sometimes, it just reads better. I can help you write clearly, concisely, and convincingly. More importantly, I can help you find the voice that is both uniquely yours and appropriate for the project at hand.
ACT Math
ACT Science
American History
GED
Physical Science
Political Science
PSAT
SAT Math
World History
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