I went through the University of Pittsburgh as a chemical engineering major. After completing a masters degree in chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA at the University of Pittsburgh, I decided to pursue a teaching certificate. I am a high school teacher with certifications in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. (read more)
...As stated before, I used the Saxon Math curriculum which hammers into your brain mathematical concepts through consistent practice. I studied math on my own asking my parents and class for help occasionally. I also completed the SAT twice attaining the scores of 690 and 650. (read more)
...I am a guest lecturer at local universities including Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh. I enjoy tutoring as a way to share my knowledge, to stay sharp in relevant subjects, and to help others. I've been working as an equity research analyst covering various industries over the cours... (read more)
...Here are some recent highlights of my previous math education work experiences:From 2015-2019, I lived in Dallas, Texas and I worked for 5 years for Edmentum, an E-learning company. I wrote math and science curriculum that is used in all 50 states, mainly through Common Core. In my final year with Edmentum, I was promoted to be a Senior Mathematics Curriculum Developer. (read more)
...In the elementary grades, I teach reading from the ground up, working on phonics, word recognition, reading strategies, and comprehension. As children grow, their approach to reading should change, so I provide suggestions for older children who are struggling as well. Because reading is so very important, my main priority is to help children develop a love of reading. (read more)