...My background includes significant lab work, which I incorporate into my teaching to give students hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences. I strive to make biology engaging, relevant, and accessible so every student can develop confidence and curiosity in the subject. I have four years of... (read more)
...I am also proficient in Calculus which allows me to explain things in more depth (maybe introducing what each topic in Precalculus is leading up to). I have used Trig in nearly every math and physics class in my undergraduate studies and continue to use it in my graduate studies. I have taken tw... (read more)
...Reading is very much a part of all aspects of my life, and I cannot resist sharing the joy of it or helping others to attain the skills necessary in order to access that joy. Over the course of the past 18 years, I have attended reading conferences, workshops, webinars, and online classrooms, both on my own and as part of my school. I have continued to study the science of reading. (read more)
...I was born into a military family where I traveled across the world and attended 5 different school districts in my K-12 education. I experienced many challenges during this diverse education and it led to me attending the University of Pittsburgh where I earned a bachelor's degree in History a... (read more)