...I have a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Geology from Washington University in St. Louis with a minor in Archaeology, and I recently completed my Master's of Science in Biology at North Carolina State University. My academic experience is largely focused on the natural sciences, but I am also a capable writer and I have a solid foundation in the humanities. (read more)
...What I have found most often is that the student just needs to approach the problems with a fresh perspective. I have developed a mutiple-approach method to Algebra-2 subjects, so that if one method of interpretation doesn't work, we find another one that does. Inevitably, "the light bulb goes on", and the student's confidence is restored. (read more)
...The better you score, the better chance you have of getting into your dream college or receiving the perfect scholarship. I have witnessed many students with the potential to do well in college be rejected because they are poor test takers despite being excellent students. Sometimes all it takes to do well on these test are the correct testing strategies. (read more)
...I am efficient in using various types of software like Google drive, Google docs, sheets, and slides. I utilize technology using Smart boards with Smart Notebook Software, iPads, and iPad applications. I'm fluent with Schoology and eSchools software for managing students, curriculum, and grades. (read more)
...I graduated undergrad with University Honors (highest distinction) and summa cum laude with a degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Missouri - Columbia and then started medical school. Throughout undergrad, I took and excelled in premed courses and subsequently served as a mentor/tutor for underclassmen. It was here that I fell in love with teaching. (read more)