...These subjects have always been extremely fascinating to me, and I believe my passion for these topics has aided in my learning and knowledge growth. For most students, it is very difficult to learn new information about topics that don't interest them. I have found in my experiences that the more interesting and engaging a teacher is, the more likely students are to be successful. (read more)
...But I think that mastering math on my own, as an adult, makes me a better math teacher than those who are mathematically inclined. I have a profound appreciation of what students may not understand and why they may struggle with a concept, so I can explain math in a way that avoids confusion and prevents math anxiety. Prior to working in test prep, I was a certified public school teacher. (read more)
...I received my MD degree from Cornell University Medical College, did my Residency and then into private practice in northern Vermont. As a physician I was constantly learning and teaching others to maintain my skills in a complicated profession. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with others and volunteered to teach medical students and residents since it was so satisfying. (read more)
...I am also an active contributor to the python project and many of its open-source packages. My python cred goes beyond the realm of data science to my day job for the past 4 years. Over the past 4 years, I have served as a full stack developer. (read more)