...Along the way I have come up with a few useful tools and tricks of the trade that can really help. Usually its a case of getting the young person really "motivated" to express themselves well and with accuracy. This includes helping them to determine who their audience is and what goal they are aiming to achieve with a piece of writing. (read more)
...I've worked on projects across multiple fields, including PID controllers for motors, multi-image fusion for military target detection, cloud suppression for airborne target tracking, and an audio sampler. I studied signal processing and control theory during my undergraduate at UC Davis. I'm c... (read more)
...I regularly apply the insights I gained in my education coursework to teaching college students. I have TAed multiple classes at U of M, including Biology, Microbiology, and Genetics. I am currently a professor at another school, where I teach Biology, Microbiology, and Cell Biology on a regular basis. (read more)
...I also go through practice tests with students, to teach them real-time test taking strategies and time management skills that are crucial for scoring well on the SAT and ACT. I love developing a connection with my students and believe doing so is a critical part of tutoring. I also love to giv... (read more)
...Interestingly enough, I thought in German and spoke in English. At the age of 12, I went to Germany and learned to speak German fluently. After more than 25 years there, I came to the United States and learned to think in English. (read more)