About Dennis
 Throughout his academic career, math and music have been Dennis' strengths. While attaining a Mechanical Engineering degree at Virginia Tech, he enrolled in Calculus and Thermodynamics along with trumpet lessons and the community symphony. After a year of working in the Chemical Engineering field, he went back to school to become an Audio Engineer, a field which combines math and music. Working part-time for Sylvan Learning Center as a math tutor, Dennis found that he connected very well with students. This connection helped them to be receptive to the math concepts he was teaching them. His passion for math developed into a passion for helping students with math. Dennis wanted to continue making a positive impact on students. When presented with the opportunity, he accepted a promotion to Center Director where he was responsible for a caseload of 70 individual programs and a staff of 12 instructors. It was very satisfying for Dennis to help students of varying backgrounds and situations with not only their academics, but with their self confidence as well. He has moved to the New York area to continue his passions, math tutoring and music. Dennis hopes to make an impact on students who might be struggling, or want to enrich their math knowledge. |
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Experience
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Math Tutor, 1998, 2002 - present
Nashville, TN / New York, NY
Dennis has successfully tutored from Grade 3 through Grade 12 in the following areas
Math Fundamentals, 3rd Grade thru 8th Grade NY State Tests, Regents Exams,
Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, COOP/HSPT, SAT Math Prep
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Center Director/Tutor, Sylvan Learning Center
2000 - 2002, Norwood, MA
As Tutor, worked with students from 1st grade through 12th grade students in Math, Reading, Study Skills, Writing and SAT Prep. Worked with many students with different needs; including remediation, enrichment, motivation challenged and learning challenged. This provided insight and experience in assessing and filling each student’s individual needs.
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Musician (trumpet, vibraphonette)
Nashville, TN / Boston, MA / New York, NY, 1998 - present
Lambchop: performed on NPR’s Anthem 1999, Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1999
Josh Rouse (Rykodisc): opened for Aimee Mann, Cowboy Junkies, Wilco, Guster, 2000
Willard Grant Conspiracy: performed in US and UK tours, 2001-2002
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