...I've been tutoring since high school in subjects like biology, organic chemistry, and math, and have served as a lab assistant for many introductory science labs at my college. Math doesn't come easily to me, so from my own experience being taught math, I know how important it is to be able to e... (read more)
...In order to better teach people about science, I decided to get a graduate degree in secondary education. My Master's program gave me the opportunity to learn how to teach in a way that emphasizes an actual understanding of the concepts over less productive lower forms of learning, such as memor... (read more)
...I was a 4th and 5th grade teacher for five years and have been a middle school math teacher for six years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Duquesne University, where I minored in Math and was provided a strong background in Special Education and Language Arts as well. I ... (read more)
...I enjoy helping students of all levels understand math and reach their potential. In addition to my math degree, somewhere along the line I earned a Master’s degree in music. I am also a member of the “grammar police,” and I believe that good communication skills are at least as important in mathematics as in any other subject. (read more)
...Pedagogically, I’m interested in guided inquiry methods and the appropriate integration of technology in the classroom. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and kayaking. My specialty is physical chemistry. (read more)