...I pride myself on meeting students at their current ability levels while still challenging them to reach their full potential. My focus is to not only help students get the correct answers but also to help them retain the underlying concepts. Most of all, I strive to instill in students a passion for learning. (read more)
...I tutored students both before and after school because it was needed. In class, I utilized projects, real-world problem solving, group work, a little bit of lecture, one-on-one instruction, review games, calculator-based instructions, quizzes, and exams. Not only have I taught in public school classrooms, but I've also taught hybrid and online courses. (read more)
...I then proceeded into my teaching career, where I was a professor of General and Organic Chemistry at Kirkwood Community College on a one-year temporary contract. I was able to obtain great success through these academic pursuits. I am genuinely passionate about the subject. (read more)
...I graduated with high distinction from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in conservation biology and dual minors in communications and animal behavior. After graduation, I worked as an education specialist for a land trust in Iowa, where I created educational materials, activities, and pre... (read more)
...Math was always my top subject and I love explaining it just as much as I love practicing it. As a sophomore in high school, I scored a 5 on the AP Calculus exam. Below is a quick summary of the grades I received in math or math-based courses in Engineering: Calculus 2 (A+), Physics I (A+), Ma... (read more)