...The pandemic paused my research and athletic pursuits but opened new avenues at the Mayo Clinic, where I’ve engaged in pivotal research projects and worked as a medical scribe. Currently awaiting admission into medical school, my involvement spans working at the Mayo Clinic, volunteering in a lo... (read more)
...I love that, as a tutor, I get to use all of the skills I developed as a high school English teacher to fully focus on one student at a time. I value authentic caring, and believe that emotional wellness is central to academic success. As a teacher I learned to pay attention to each learner’s w... (read more)
...I've seen many teachers throw examples and procedures at their students without bothering to explain the conceptual basis behind them, turning math into a monotonous slog of blatant memorization. In my opinion, math education should be led by logic and concepts, then only afterwards strengthened... (read more)
...I began at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and continued on-line with Jones International University, where I am one credit shy of the degree. I stopped short knowing that the next step would be student teaching. Right now I can't afford to work without pay, so that's a hurdle I still have to jump. (read more)
...In addition to my experiences tutoring at Sylvan, I have tutored students in college math courses such as Calculus, Probability Theory, Linear Algebra, ect. My tutoring style is often described as gentle and relaxed. I aim to create an atmosphere where students do not feel pressured to learn ma... (read more)