Welcome to a safe learning space!
Just about everyone struggles with math at some point in their studies, especially if they are serious about studying math. It frequently occurs because a concept has been missed, the student has not sat with the problem long enough to work through it properly, or some combination of the two.
The best way to learn math is to patiently work through problems, so that is what we will do. When a concept is missing, we will fill it in and continue. Arriving...
Welcome to a safe learning space!
Just about everyone struggles with math at some point in their studies, especially if they are serious about studying math. It frequently occurs because a concept has been missed, the student has not sat with the problem long enough to work through it properly, or some combination of the two.
The best way to learn math is to patiently work through problems, so that is what we will do. When a concept is missing, we will fill it in and continue. Arriving at the correct answer is important, but being able to arrive at the correct answer on your own is more important. We will focus on understanding why each step matters, and we won't be done until you can explain it to me. However, if you have a specific workflow that you would prefer, then we can follow whatever best suits your needs.
As for me, I have earned both a PhD and an MS in Mathematics from West Virginia University, an MS in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island, and a BS in Physics and Math from Gordon College. My PhD research involved mostly linear algebra, differential equations, and graph theory. I have been tutoring, teaching, and assisting in calculus classrooms and drop-in tutoring sessions for several years. I have also taught three sections of a math course which covered everything from fractions through factoring quadratic equations. Prior to studying at West Virginia University (and well before the emergence of generative AI), I worked as a software developer using mostly Python and PHP on Windows and Linux servers.
If you are interested in hiring me, feel free to contact me through this website. Otherwise, I hope that you find the tutor or workflow that best suits you.
