Finding creative and impactful ways to get others excited to learn has been a driving passion in my life. I began my career in education in 2012 at the Brookfield Zoo, where I spent over 1,000 talking to guests of all ages about animals and the importance of wildlife conservation. As a volunteer e... (read more)
I have been teaching mathematics in some form since 1993. I have taught all grade levels from Kinder to College. Including helping facilitate numerous Sylvan Learning Centers. (read more)
...For ACT/SAT prep, I also make it a priority to impart actionable test-day advice in addition to subject mastery. Through my own experience, I know the proper mindset and testing approach can have a significant impact on your exam score. I pride myself on meeting students at their current ability levels while still challenging them to reach their full potential. (read more)
...I strive to make my classroom or other learning environments a "brave space", where risk-taking is encouraged and celebrated, mistakes are just a part of the process, and any achievement is a huge one. I have taught 3rd-grade grammar for 2 years. Each week, I introduce a new grammar concept or a new way of teaching a concept. (read more)
...From the beginning of high school to graduating with my B.A. and M.A., I dedicated my time to sharing my love for numbers to American Sign Language to reading and writing with elementary, junior high, and high school students as a private tutor. I've taken advantage of the opportunity to keep in... (read more)