...I enjoy the challenge of helping students figure out the material and problems themselves by asking the right question at the right time. I tailor my style to the specific students learning style. I guide them through the material rather than doing it for them. (read more)
...Thus, while at Berkley, I earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. I have finished Ph.D. coursework and and qualifying exams, but am finishing my dissertation on neurotrauma. I was able to succeed by doing problem sets, particularly focusing on meaningful problems (and not necessarily ... (read more)
...For most of my students, I have counseled them to help them pick which high school classes would be best, which colleges to apply to, know what colleges are looking for in accepting their students, pick majors for their future, submit the best financial aid for most aid, finish college applicatio... (read more)
My focus is to provide a warm and supportive educational space in which students feel safe to learn new concepts with guidance suited to their individual needs. When I work with a new student I take the time to talk to them about their struggles and successes with education. I also ask about how they feel about their classes, and what makes them feel that way. (read more)
Throughout my life I have enjoyed teaching and helping others. In high school and college, friends came to me for help in all subject areas; my teachers even grouped me with struggling students so that I could help them through difficult concepts and class work. I graduated valedictorian from Westview High School in Portland, OR with a weighted GPA of 4.23 and a class rank of 9/689. (read more)