➤ My Background
Professional Background
I bring over two decades of experience in education, having spent 11 years as a high school mathematics teacher and 13 years as a school administrator. My administrative roles included serving as a Learning Resource Center Coordinator as well as leading the Registrar and Admissions departments.
Beyond teaching, I have a strong passion for database analysis and system design—particularly using Google Sheets and JavaScript—to create efficient, practical tools that streamline administrative and academic workflows for school leaders, teachers, and students alike.
Personal Background
I have been a widower since February 2020, when my wife of 12 years passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. I am the proud father of four children—one son and three daughters—born in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2015.
Like any parent deeply invested in their children’s future, my goal is to provide them with the tools, guidance, and structure they need to succeed in an increasingly complex and demanding world.
➤ Why Create this Study System
My motivation for building this study system began at home. My eldest child was accepted into the Mathematics–Actuarial Science undergraduate program at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, starting in Fall 2026. Wanting to support his preparation for Exam P, I began assembling study resources early.
Recognizing how easily students can become overwhelmed or discouraged by the simple question of “Where do I start?”, I applied the same study philosophy I used during my time as a Learning Resource Center Coordinator. The goal was simple: remove unnecessary friction, provide structure, and allow students to focus their energy on learning rather than organization.
➤ My Experience with Standardized Exam Preparation
During my tenure coordinating a university preparation program, I oversaw after-school standardized ACT test-preparation classes taught by the mathematics faculty. One recurring issue became clear: the style and structure of study materials did not always align with the actual exam questions.
To address this, I analyzed over 20 past ACT exams and reorganized the questions by mathematical concept rather than by test or chapter. This allowed students to practice multiple exam-style questions focused on the exact topic they were studying. The result was increased familiarity with question formats, improved strategy recognition, and greater confidence. This approach was widely praised by students, faculty, and school administration alike—and it was implemented over 15 years ago, long before the use of AI tools to assist in the process.
That same methodology guided the creation of this Exam P study system. I built a comprehensive database of 662 questions and solutions drawn from recent SOA exams question bank. With the assistance of multiple AI tools, each question was categorized by concept, sub-concept, study chapter, and section. In addition, I incorporated the online study guide “A Probability Course for the Actuaries: A Preparation for Exam P/1” by Marcel B. Finan as a core reference within the system.
➤ My Ideal Learning Strategy
At its core, this study system is designed to help users focus their efforts intelligently. By filtering questions by concept and tracking progress across mastered and unmastered topics, students can study with purpose and clarity. Repeated exposure to concept-specific exam questions also helps users quickly recognize question patterns during the official exam.
Over the years, many curriculum reforms have struggled to deliver on their promises due to the difficulty of measuring student learning within overly open-ended frameworks. I strongly believe in a structured Mathematical Thinking process—one that emphasizes step-by-step procedural practice, memorization of foundational facts, guided examples, worked solutions, and continuous self-assessment.
This approach also values pattern recognition. Patterns exist in mathematics, learning, and life itself. Identifying them allows us to develop simpler, more efficient methods that reduce unnecessary noise and distraction—making both learning and problem-solving more effective.
Disclaimer: I am not in any shape or form is trying to discredit any of the online services, or any service related to helping individuals with studying, practicing, and passing Exam P. I do encourage everyone to look at multiple options and I have included a “Reference” sheet in my system that has useful links to Exam P Information sites I have found and more will be added.