Mathematics was my favorite subject since third grade, when I fully understood fractions and why their operation rules work.
At school my grades were always among the highest in the class, since first grade all the way through my graduate program.
I graduated from the Mexican Autonomous National University (UNAM) in Mexico City, the largest university in Latin America.
My degrees are Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics.
I came to San Diego in 1999.
Private tutoring is the kind of teaching I enjoy most, because working with one student at a time or small groups is a better dynamic for me than handling the inevitable confusion and discipline issues that arise in large groups. Also in individual sessions the student gets much better results. It is amazing the difference undivided professional attention can make for their understanding and progress.
My skill to help students during one-to-one sessions rests mainly on two pillars. The first one is all the experience I gained while teaching large groups in the classroom and grading their homework and exams. The second pillar is my natural ability to listen to them, understand their questions and place myself into their shoes, looking at a mathematical problem the exact same way they are looking at it.
Following is the list of institutions I have taught at, including detail on the courses taught at each one:
San Diego City College - San Diego, CA
Adjunct Professor Spring 2001
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
Adjunct Professor Fall 1999
Berlitz Language Institute - San Diego, CA
Instructor 1999 to 2001
Mexican National University Mexico City
Adjunct Professor 1992 to 1996
- Linear Algebra I
- Differential and Integral Calculus IV
- Statistics I & II
- Introductory Graph Theory
- Discrete Math
- General Math for Biology students, I
- Probability I
- Coding Theory
Yucatan State University Merida City
Visiting Professor Fall 1993
Veracruz State Teachers College Poza Rica, Cσrdoba & Xalapa
Instructor 1991 to 1992
- Miscellaneous short courses for High School teachers professional development
Veracruz State University - Xalapa City
Adjunct Professor from 1990 to 1992 and 1996 to 1997
- Calculus I & II
- Modern Geometry
- Analytic Geometry
- Numerical Methods
- Numerical Systems
- Higher Algebra
- Linear Algebra
- Introductory Scientific Method
- Probability and Statistics
- Graph Theory
- Topology
Mexican National University Mexico City
Teaching Assistant 1981 to 1985
- Differential and Integral Calculus I, II, III & IV
- General Math for Biology students, I & II
Mexican Military Academy Mexico City
Teacher - 1984
- Algebra
- Analytic Geometry
- Introductory Informatics
High School of Science and Humanities Mexico City
Teacher 1983 to 1984
- Algebra
- Euclidean Geometry
- Analytic Geometry
- Integral Calculus
Back to the Present In San Diego & over the Internet
These days I tutor full-time, either through online sessions or meeting with my students in person at coffee shops, public libraries, or their homes.
I would love the opportunity to help you with any of the math subjects listed above, or in preparation for your GMAT, GRE, CBEST, CSET, ELM, SAT, or any other math exam or placement test for which you want help.
Mathematics was my favorite subject since third grade, when I fully understood fractions and why their operation rules work.