...In 2017, I was awarded the Olga & Paul Menn award by UChicago for best 25 pages of an original novel. I received my MFA in creative writing from Oregon State University, where I successfully presented and defended my thesis of fiction and nonfiction pieces. Prior to this, I attended the University of Chicago where I majored in English. (read more)
...I graduated from Florida Atlantic University, where I graduated with Honors with a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics. I represented FAU two years running in the Putnam Competition, where I scored highest amongst our entrants in both years; I was also given the honor of escorting the esteemed... (read more)
...I've had several students enter my classes "disliking math" and end up exiting "loving math." Through differentiated instruction and lots of enthusiasm, I’ve helped multiple students increase their comprehension and confidence in their subject matter. I have taught Algebra 1 for about six years at a High School. I have taught Algebra 2 for about four years and have had a high passing rate. (read more)
...I have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and have taught college-level mathematics courses for over 10 years, including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, optimization, and mathematical biology. I have also tutored calculus and pre-calculus at the high school and college level. I ha... (read more)
...As a theatre and drama teacher at a local high school, I teach public speaking skills on a daily basis. I also hold my BA degree in Communication - and Public Speaking is a big part of that. While an undergraduate at Eastern Michigan University I spent 4 years working in the Career Services Center. (read more)