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Specialties
My innovative approach is to invent «games» that model the math in a way that illuminates – even for the reluctant learner – to see math in a new light, from Pre-algebra through Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, learning to enjoy the logical system behind the math – why it works. I work with 7th graders to college students to adults in the midst of career-changing college math. Everyone benefits!
History
Established in 2014.
Now retired, my 25-year teaching career evolved Math Lab over a quarter century as an after-school learning laboratory and self-discovery. I continue growing ideas for other students, share w/K-16 teachers, professors & tutors as well. Also, Exploratorium Teacher Institute (1990 – 2004).
Teaching Awards & Commendations:
–Marshall McLuhan Innovation In Teaching Award (1994)
-IISME Fellowship Award @ Hewlett-Packard (1997)
-Math Department Chair, International Studies Academy (1998)
–Joseph B. Whitehead Educator Of Distinction Award (2002)
–NASA Educator Astronaut Teacher Program (2004)
–SF Mayor’s Nomination for Teacher Of The Year Award (2014)
ISA Chess Coach, 5th place (1994), 2nd place (1995), 3rd Place (1996) @ NorCal State Championship
–Lowell HS Chess Coach, 2nd place (2012), 10th place (2014), 2nd place (2015) @ CalChess Championship; 1st Place High School Team, S.F. Scholastic Chess Championship; (2016) 1st Place Golden Gate Park SF Chess & 2nd Place CalChess Championship
Meet the Business Owner
Patrick F.
Business Owner
A graduate of U.C. Berkeley specializing in developmental psychology and math learning, graduate school at S.F. State (teaching credential, math), Stanford University (Summer Sessions in Teaching & Learning); 25-year chess coach in SFUSD, remain adjunct faculty advisor & chess coach for Lowell Chess Club in coordination with Mechanics Institute Chess at 57 Post St. working directly with American chess Grandmaster Nick DeFirmian. Note: That is Bill Nye «the science guy» giving me a high-five, forming a mutual-admiration society between us!
