Providing top level math tutoring in the greater Fort Wayne area for Algebra classes and above. Educator Dave Walda was a longtime teacher at Canterbury School in Fort Wayne before transitioning to tutoring full-time. Math is Dave's passion and he believes every student can excel at math with the right coaching. In-home appointments are available upon request. Visit my website at www.mathmasterytutoring.org.

Teaching AP Calculus AB (dual credit option through Purdue Fort Wayne) and AP Calculus BC (dual credit option through Purdue Fort Wayne).

Currently teaching MA16500 and MA16600 concurrent enrollment courses at Bishop Luers High School.

Most recently taught three sections of AP Calculus AB (dual credit option through Purdue Fort Wayne), two sections of AP Calculus BC (dual credit option through Purdue Fort Wayne), and one section of Multivariable Calculus.Developed an innovative, highly-successful, non-standard approach to teaching AP Calculus BC resulting in significant improvement of AP Exam scores.Previously taught Algebra 1, Advanced Algebra II, FST, Precalculus, Chemistry, and Advanced Chemistry.Advised and mentored twelve students/year through intentional involvement in all aspects of their school life. All students have found purposeful college or career placements.

Offered private tutoring in person or via Zoom for all levels of high school mathematics with a specialty in AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, SAT Prep, and ACT Prep.

Developed successful AP Calculus AB curriculum for an 18-week block schedule.Taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB.Fostered critical thinking and synthesis of problem-solving strategies applicable to real-world situations.Successfully created learning environment by maintaining classroom discipline and developing rapport with students in an urban setting where class sizes exceed 30.Created standards-based assessments which were adopted for district-wide use.

Developed rubber compounds for use in water main, manhole, and sewer pipe gaskets.Adjusted compound formulations to reduce processing times and increase production capacity.Responsible for training floor employees on the basics of rubber chemistry.Interfaced regularly with global raw material suppliers to reduce variance and ensure consistent finished product.

Developed rubber compounds for use in automotive vibration isolation components.Managed dozens of development projects requiring regular communication with customers, laboratory staff, and multiple production facilities.Trained customers and employees on available laboratory services as well as rubber chemistry limitations.Directed teams for the purpose of diagnosing field failures of rubber-to-metal bonds.

Responsible for capital improvements from conception to implementation.