"Hello, my name is Terry and I've been tutoring physics and math since 1999. I got my start as a peer tutor while in college. Working for the University tutoring center for 3 years, I was trained in the requisite skills for teaching/tutoring and achieved CLA Level 3 Master Tutor Certification before graduating with my degree in physics and a minor in mathematics. Upon graduation, I was hired by Clovis Community College as principal math/science tutor and served in that position for 2 years before deciding to move to Albuquerque. I was hired by CNM (then TVI) as an adult developmental math instructor beginning in 2004 and continued teaching math classes there until 2008. Concurrently, I was a high school physics and math teacher (ABQ High 2004-07 and Southridge High Beaverton 2008/09) before leaving to start my tutoring business.

Physics/math education has been my full-time job since 2002 and I have thousands of hours of one-on-one tutoring experience and several hundred satisfied clients. When I meet with students I have them attempt problems from their class and observe where the misconceptions arise. Then, I correct the issues using multiple explanations, sketches, internet articles/pics/videos, or any other source that I think may aid the student in mastering the misunderstood idea. My methods are time-tested and I still continue to learn new ways to make these ideas/skills easier for students to comprehend. There is always room for growth and improvement.

In addition to my work as an educator, I am also a musician. I have played guitar, bass and drums in multiple original rock/indie bands from the age of 21. I've played lots of shows, toured, recorded albums, etc. I enjoy composing and recording music, playing with others, and exploring song arrangement. I also enjoy hiking when the sun is out. The Columbia River Gorge is where I spend a great deal of time during the summer months. If you enjoy waterfalls, you've likely seen me out and about.

Lastly, I am a former football/basketball pl" less...