...Next week I'll dehydrate apples from an orchard. I am a licensed teacher in the state of Minnesota for 9-12 Chemistry and Physics, as well as holding a PhD in Chemical Engineering. I have taken and passed the basic skills and subject-specific tests that were required for licensure. (Minnesota h... (read more)
...I also have professional experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Industrial and Environmental Laboratory testing, gymnastics coaching, food service, and retail. I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I spe... (read more)
...I have taken an interest in combinatorics that includes some years of regular attendance at combinatorics seminars and have published one paper in a combinatorics journal. Among topics that I report as "discrete mathematics" when tutoring via Wyzant are first-year abstract algebra (groups, rings... (read more)
...My satisfaction comes, not just from feeling that I did the best I could, but from vicariously experiencing success through my student's achievements. Success in their grades is always a priority, but I celebrate the little milestones of progress way more. I believe effective communication is the first step to these successes and achievements. (read more)
...During the 2022-23 schoolyear, I taught pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry in a classroom setting. For the past five years, I've aided middle and high-school students in mastering mathematics including pre-algebra, algebra, pre-calculus, and trigonometry. My test scores in math include an 800 Math SAT II, 5 on AP Calc AB, 35 on ACT Math, and 750 on PSAT Math. (read more)