I am a certified teacher living in Rockford with three master's degrees; one in Aerospace Engineering, one in mathematics, and one in theology. I was a practicing Aerospace Engineer for five years before I began teaching numerous math and science courses for the past ten years at a Christian second... (read more)
...When I tutor, I use the following three teaching methods: tiered instruction, which allows me to look at the bigger concerns over the smaller mistakes; scaffolding, to allow me to build a student up to where they need to be if they aren’t quite where they should be or are looking to be; and stude... (read more)
...In high school, I was a National Merit Scholar and perfect SAT scorer, United States Presidential Scholar, Davidson Fellow, Regeneron/Intel Semifinalist, and Silver Medalist at the International Linguistics Olympiad. I was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society as an undergrad and was aw... (read more)
...For example, I simplify complex concepts with analogies and diagrams for visual learners or break down math problems step-by-step for those struggling with calculations. While I have primarily tutored college-age students, I have also worked with younger students through volunteer opportunities,... (read more)