Michael M.
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About Michael M.
Subjects
Algebra, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry
Education
Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters in Chemical Engineering from University of California-Santa Barbara
Career Experience
I have done many things over my career, always seeking opportunities to experience new things. Chronologically, immediately after undergraduate school I worked as an R&D Chemical Engineer for about five years. I then returned to graduate school for a few years, and at the tail end of that period, I worked at one of the national laboratories. I made a career change at this point and went to work in Silicon Valley in UNIX and Linux Enterprise customer support for six years. I had always wanted to try teaching, and while in that customer support position, I started doing private tutoring rather heavily. After leaving that position, I decided to try formal teaching. I taught math and science (algebra, calculus, physics, and astronomy) for two years in public and private high schools. Involvement in the FIRST Robotics programs at those schools provided a connection to a local high-tech firm. That company was a government contractor involved with the ballistic missile defense (BMD) program. I worked for this company for about four years as a laboratory optical engineer and programmer in support of BMD work. I returned to industry for about three years when I joined a new biomass power plant that took invasive trees and burned them to produce steam-generated electricity. I was hired on as a plant operator, but shortly became assistant plant manager, and then plant manager. I am now working in the medical field as part of the Information Technology department of the main medical system in my community.
I Love Tutoring Because
I believe life is about constantly learning new things and that knowledge is the great equalizer in life. I love helping people understand the world around us and the tools we use to describe and make sense of it. I enjoy learning new things from my interactions with others. I believe one truly understands something when they can explain it to someone else and help that person understand it. Knowledge empowers people to be the best versions of themselves.
Other Interests
Bowling, Computer programming, Cooking, Dancing, Driving, Listening to Music, Music, Playing Music, Programming, Reading, Watching Movies
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