...In high school I had some really good coaches who taught me the fundamentals of the motion offense. In particular, Coach Howard (who was the assistant coach of Arizona State when Byron Scott played for them) taught me a great deal. As a senior, I made the all conference team in the central valley league in California. (read more)
...I spent time working with 5th graders in New York City and I also was a camp counselor for two summers. I like working with kids because I know how pivotal a teacher is to their development. I have been performing in and producing theatrical shows since the age of six. (read more)
...I share with students visual aids and technologies that make the math make more sense. I have found that often the instruction given in the classroom is simply the mechanics of how to do it since the bigger picture is obvious to the instructor. In calculus especially, the students whom I tutor have a greater understanding when I explain how calculus works in a broad sense. (read more)
...Due to my experience as a university teaching assistant, I've also had experience modifying and creating syllabus for classes and discussion sessions to suit the specific need of a student. The reason I continue being a tutor is because I take pride in seeing the ripple effect of my students' su... (read more)
...My passion for literature and writing extends into a variety of creative pursuits. At the 2008 Sigma Tau Delta Convention, I showcased an original poem dedicated to Kurt Vonnegut, "The Fall." I've also authored four children's books addressing themes of mental health and social skills and will ... (read more)