...I genuinely believe that teachers have a unique opportunity to transform the lives of others, and I agree with William Butler Yeats, who said, "Education is not the filling up of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
My students and their families have described me as "Positive" and "Inspiring"... (read more)
...I have taught an undergraduate statistics course and computer lab, and I currently work with homeschool math instruction at elementary and secondary levels. I have 10+ years of tutoring math subjects, including Algebra 2. In completing my Engineering degree, I have 4 semesters of calculus, 1 se... (read more)
...I have expertise in MBA-style case studies. I coach debate at an elite private boarding in Southern California. I also advise students on their senior capstone projects on presentation skills. (read more)
Marissa received her Ph.D in Clinical Neuroscience from USC and focused her research on adolescent development, cognitive processes, learning, and, in recent years, stress and resilience, the effects of meditation and mindfulness on the brain, neurofeedback, and consciousness. Marissa has nearly 20... (read more)
...I hold Professional Educator Licenses in both Illinois and Colorado. I graduated from Loyola University Chicago magna cum laude earning a B.A. in English Literature and a B.S. in Secondary Education with a minor in English as a second language. I also hold a bilingual teaching certificate in Spanish. (read more)