...Whether guiding climbing, backpacking, or mountaineering in the outdoors, coaching a mountain bike race team, or teaching academic subjects to students, I have discovered that I have an ability to meaningfully connect with others. I am able to grasp the larger picture of a given topic, and then ... (read more)
...These formal experiences, supplemented with informal tutoring that I have provided to peers throughout my college experience make me qualified to tutor in most all college level mathematics. I both have experience teaching introductory college mathematics such as trigonometry and am familiar wit... (read more)
...I also taught a basic high school philosophy course for a couple of years. I began coaching high school speech & debate in 2008, having been a debater myself. I’ve led teams large and small in Utah and Florida to success on local, regional, and national circuits. (read more)
...I decided to go into teaching because I had an inspiring teacher. They helped me find a love for the content, and ultimately inspired me to help other students find joy in their own learning. I have found that, as a student, you can tell if your teacher does not care about what they are teaching. (read more)
I graduated from Utah State University with a master's in mathematics. I also have a minor in Statistics from my undergrad degree and my thesis was on effects that contribute to student success in developmental math courses. I began working at a treatment center for troubled youth immediately after in 2015, where I still work today. (read more)