One of the most important things I have learned as a tutor/teacher is that every student learns differently, and it is crucial as an educator to be able to adjust accordingly. I pride myself on being able to adapt my teaching/tutoring style to meet student needs. This includes: being patient with students as they work through problems in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy, I have been, and believe I will continue to be, quite successful at helping students achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of mathematics. As for my qualifications, I have a B.S. in Mathematics from Wake Forest University, an M.S. in Mathematics from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from NC State as well.