I went through the University of Pittsburgh as a chemical engineering major. After completing a masters degree in chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA at the University of Pittsburgh, I decided to pursue a teaching certificate. I am a high school teacher with certifications in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. (read more)
...YOU set the agenda. Spending an entire session on a single question until you understand it clearly is much more valuable than rifling through a big set of problems in a superficial manner. Above all, my goal is to boost your confidence in tackling mathematical challenges. (read more)
...The most common response to my instructional style was that I was approachable and effective in my communication style with students. The best way to move through weaknesses in studies is to address them directly after all! My goal with students is to see things that can improve and offer suggestions as well as subject matter knowledge they can use to help master the material they work on. (read more)
...In addition I teach computer science courses in Python and Java, including AP Computer Science A. I teach because I care about my students and want them to succeed in academics and in life generally. Contributing to that success gives me a sense of fulfillment. (read more)