...I have always been good at math and science; it is why I became an engineer. I love science and it is my motivation for learning. I still study various topics and learn via the science news. (read more)
...In high school I got a 5 out of 5 on the AP calculus exam, and have continued to enjoy my math classes since. I have always done well in my English classes and continue to enjoy both reading and writing. I often write as a hobby, and have attended writer's conferences as an adult as well. (read more)
...I am familiar with Common Core standards. I have experience teaching phonics, automatic word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension. In my classroom, pages of boring workbook pages have often been replaced with more exciting, relevant writing assignments that encourage students to write for real-life reasons and with passion. (read more)
...I was also in the college honors program and on the dean’s list. In college, I was also employed tutoring middle school students in a variety of subjects, including test prep. After college, I worked in marketing, brand management, and strategy for several years before deciding to go to nursing school and pursue a career as a midwife. (read more)