...Math and physics are two subjects in which each new topic builds on lessons learned from those before it. When a student encounters difficulty, I find it useful to take one step back and remind them of what they already know. This helps the student feel confident in their knowledge and ready to... (read more)
...This has given me experience teaching students with ADHD and ASD. I take pride in fostering a supportive learning environment rooted in social justice while instilling a passion for mathematics and equitable educational opportunities. I understand that math is a difficult subject for most people, and most kids can be very easily discouraged from the subject. (read more)
...I began learning in the Chicago Public School system. As a child I understood that my favorite subject was math. That is because I found out that I was good with numbers as far as adding and multiplying. (read more)
...One of those classes was online where I helped make the instructional videos and the other was in person, with both an equipment and lecture component. I also worked in industry on polymers, paints, and coatings. I have expertise in core chemical engineering curriculum, chemistry, and calculus. (read more)
...I have also taught special education at Samuel A Kirk School in Palatine, IL. I am now living on the North side of Chicago but am open to commuting throughout the Chicago area. I have taught in both general education and special education classrooms which has made me comfortable with diverse learning styles and creative in how I present material to students. (read more)