...I am passionate about science education and I love my job. I have taught all levels of chemistry, including honors and AP Chemistry courses. As an educator, I work with students one-on-one to provide targeted interventions, and also so small and larger group instruction on a daily basis. (read more)
...It’s important for students to experience productive struggle. When they struggle, I refrain from automatically solving problems for them. Instead, I provide feedback; I ask probing questions that guide them to the answers, often by suggesting where and how they can find them (e.g., their notes... (read more)
...When I was a graduate student at Iowa State, I taught first-year physics and earned the prestigious "Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award". Later, I was voted "Top 10% of ISU Graduate Students for Outstanding Teaching" by my students. During my 3rd and 4th years of undergraduate school I was an... (read more)
...My philosophy on teaching and tutoring students is to first develop an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between your child and me. After that rapport is established, we then proceed to work on the subject matter that is at hand and develop the skills necessary to ensure academic success. ... (read more)
...Upon meeting with the student, or as sessions progress, I may determine that supplemental materials and/or manipulatives may be useful. As the student studies or completes homework, I act as a guide to assist the student in their process. If there is a conceptual gap in the student's knowledge,... (read more)