...I've taught math and science in the classroom for 15 years at various levels. Most recently I taught AP Physics last year. Over my teaching career, I have helped many students prep for the SAT math section. (read more)
...I pride myself in my systemic approach to learning and my ability to break complex concepts into accessible chunks. I scored in the 99th and 96th percentile for ACT and SAT, respectively. Additionally, I have volunteered as an English literacy tutor for three years and actively led various educational youth outreach programs, engaging students from elementary to high school levels. (read more)
...Prior to graduate school, I completed a 2190-mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. From 2001--2004, I was a Design Engineer at Ford Motor Company. From 1997--2001, I earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Math minor) from Carnegie Mellon University. (read more)
...These are the areas I find majority of students today struggle with and could all use assistance to improve. My degree is not in teaching, but rather in English. I believe it is important to have focused on English as a major course of study prior to achieving my teaching certification for grades 5-12 and a Master's in Education. (read more)
...My academic background: I excelled in math courses including Algebra 1/2, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics and completed Calculus at the collegiate level. In addition to completing my degree in the life sciences, I earned 5s on the AP Biology and Chemistry exam, in addition to several other ex... (read more)