...I enjoy using analogies and examples to help explain the upcoming principles in Precalculus, which is preparing you to understand infinitely large numbers and also infinitely small numbers. As we understand these principles, we can do so much in our real world. Students who take Precalculus with me have a giant head-start for Calculus the next semester. (read more)
...At university, I was a chemistry teaching assistant for about 4 years, teaching general, organic, and biophysical chemistry. As these classes are widely dreaded and commonly failed, I worked hard to find novel and fun teaching methods to explain the concepts and help each student succeed. Inste... (read more)
...I have taught literature interpretation and imagery since the 1990s, and have encouraged high school writers to use inquiry and revision processes in composition, 18 years with seniors. I edited the Brill academic book "Writing Hope Strategies for Writing Success in Secondary Schools" (2018) for... (read more)
...I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has their own learning style, and that my job is to figure it out and make learning rewarding and fun.I have worked with many students demystifying Algebra. I believe that it is an essential subject to master early on, since all ensuing math is built upon i... (read more)
...I taught high school physics at Cannon School in Concord, NC for two years. I've also been doing research in STEM education for the last few years and am working on a PhD in physics with a research focus in physics education at The University of Utah. I was selected as one of 6 Academic Coaches... (read more)