Eric M.
5(2)
USD $35/hr
Statistics anxiety? Ph.D. level statistician and epidemiologist uses proven methods to increase understanding and increase confidence.
Tutor Information
About
I have been a professor at two universities and have years of tutoring students for undergraduate and graduate statistics and epidemiology courses. A highly rated and empathetic teacher realizing that the anxiety that many students feel when confronted with statistics is out of proportion to the difficulty of the subject. I am very conscious of the discomfort of the student and emphasize getting a solid understanding of key concepts rather than the mathematical details.
I have developed a criminal legal analogy (published in the Medical Teacher Journal) for statistical testing that has proven highly successful at emphasizing deep understanding of statistical concepts.
I have advised many students on statistical, design and interpretative issues for their research papers and theses.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Language
English, French
Timezone
America/Toronto
Subjects
Levels
High School
College/University
Professional
Education
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston
1984 - 1988Ph. D., Epidemiology (minor biostatistics)
Graduated from this university program which is a leader in the field. I also have a M.Sc. in statistics from the University of Vermont.
Work Experience
Canadian Institute of Health Information
September 2016 - January 2022Senior analyst
Contributing an epidemiological/statistical perspective, participating in teams working on complex health data related projects. Major duties included SAS statistical programming, statistical analyses, seminar presentations, report writing and especially using critical thinking to accurately and completely interpret data.
Epistats Solutions
January 2008 - presentPrincipal
I have accumulated varied experience applying statistics and epidemiology to real world programs.
I have taught university students and tutored scores of students. The students ranged from grade 12 to phd students and medical doctors.
I also have developed statistical/epidemiological seminars that I have delivered to law firms, libraries, private businesses, universities (several times at York University), professional colleges including The Canadian College of Naturopathy and The Canadian College of Osteopathy.
Reviews
Very Helpful & Knowledgeable
Taking into consideration how difficult it was to find someone to assist me with understanding a very specific course (research methods in epidemiology) I am grateful I found Eric. He was patient with me as I have a slow processing speed and often tend mix things up easily. As well, patient when it came to reviewing the content I sent prior to our sessions and was prepared during our sessions. He was able to reassure me when I was on the right track with my learning as well as was very knowledgeable and was able to give multiple different good real world example to enhance my understanding of the concepts. He also was able to find other resources for the that were helpful and aligned with my learning style. Overall, before Eric I was completely lost with the content and he was able to assist me in my learning, improve my understanding and confidence.
By: Isabelle
Writiting help
Eric M gives helpful feedback and suggestions to make your scientific papers better. He takes the time to go over what you have written.
By: Odette