"Hi there. I have to admit even the summary of my resume won't fit in the two paragraphs that Wyzant is allowing. :-) So here's a very abbreviated verison. I received the Ph.D. in engineering from UCSD in 1992 and a B.S. degree in mathematical sciences (probability and statistics) from UCSB in 1985. I've received technical awards from various professional organizations and an honorary doctorate too. In 2009, I had the great privilege to be named one of the top-100 most influential alumni in the then 50-year history of the University of California at San Diego. Since 2010 I have found that I really enjoy tutoring in statistics and other topics in math, and also helping on the tennis court. In my career, I've tutored kids in elementary school and kids (let's call them adults) in graduate school. I also teach adults through a local university and have consistently received very positive reviews. Generally, I only take on one or two students at a time so that I can focus the time that I do have for tutoring on those students.

One of the things that I strive for in tutoring is helping the student reach a point of understanding the material so that he or she has complete confidence that "they know their stuff." Same goes on a tennis court too. I also endeavor to have every interaction be fun and light-hearted, even when studying for exams or trying to learn otherwise difficult material. I think I have a knack for achieving those goals with a wide range of people, and I look forward to helping you as well." less...