...As a voracious reader, I have gained a large vocabulary in both literature and science. I enjoy helping students gain an appreciation for the subtle nuances in definition and the appropriate choice of specific words. I have published several original research articles, reviews, and book chapters. (read more)
...I did 2.5 years of organic chemistry research as an undergraduate and would say chemistry is one of my favorite subjects. I also did a year of immunology research at Washington University School of Medicine. I passed Calculus II in college with a grade of A. (read more)
...I also hold certificates from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign in the Foundations and Applications of Instructional Design and from the nationally-recognized Quality Matters program, which emphasizes quality assurance and assessment for online and hybrid learning environments. My tuto... (read more)
...I have been an instructor/teaching assistant for mathematics/statistics at the following schools:
* Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
* Lindenwood University (St. Charles, MO)
* Arizona State University
* Lewis and Clark Community College (Godfrey, IL)
* Triton College (Chicago, IL)
* So... (read more)
...That's when I realized the importance of tailoring lessons to not only meet the students' academic needs, but their personality needs, as well. Everyone learns at different paces and through different stimuli. I strive to provide a friendly environment where the student is comfortable to ask anything and everything. (read more)