...As a chemist with a master's degree in chemical engineering, my teaching philosophy revolves around creating a student-centered learning environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. To achieve this, I incorporate project-based learning, small group discussions, a... (read more)
...Specializing in mild to moderate specific learning disabilities. Taught many years self-contained English and Math courses, along with co-teaching Science, Math, English, Spanish, and more. I have been working with students aged 10-35 with ADHD both in the public school setting (special education classes and teacher for 18 years) as well as 1:1 tutoring. (read more)
...Since September 2015, I have been a volunteer tutor at Waukegan to College, a non-profit organization in Waukegan, IL, that helps first-generation students with the process of getting into and through college. I tutor 5th to 12th grade students one-on-one, and work with them on mathematics (elem... (read more)
...I taught and tutored several students when I was a graduate teaching assistant earning my doctorate, and as a college professor for eight years. After my stint in academia, I worked for over two decades as a software engineer and data scientist (technical manager and individual contributor). My ... (read more)
...While I didn’t take an official ACT since I had already reached my target score, I studied for both tests simultaneously and consistently scored 35s and 36s on practice exams. This firsthand experience allows me to teach the strategies that lead to top scores, including time management, recogniz... (read more)