...With an auditory learner, we can create a fun saying for each of the steps. With a kinesthetic learner, we can pretend each of our hands are the chromosomes going through the steps of segregation. Overall, I work to build strong relationships with my students so that I can not only teach them t... (read more)
...I received a Wellesley College Fellowship in 2013 to write on my research and then went on to be come a coach for Washington afterschool programs to help infuse their programs with fun math activities. I then became a Certified Washington State Math Specialist for Afterschool Programs for ... (read more)
...I try to make sure there is a sense of direction when navigating through a math or physics problem and ask questions so that my students can steer the problem solving process in the right direction. Of course, I try my best to adapt my teaching method to best fit the individual and unique learni... (read more)
...As a tutor, I see it as a part of my job to help students see the value of learning higher-level math and answer those questions. I see tutoring as a way to personalize learning. My style of tutoring is based on the idea that everyone learns differently. (read more)
...I love seeing the "Aha!" moments when students understand something they didn't get before. Whether teaching college students, K-12 students, engineers on the job, or fellow classmates, my principles have always been the same:
Understand where the student is now and what their goals are. Present the concepts in language that makes sense to them. (read more)