I went through the University of Pittsburgh as a chemical engineering major. After completing a masters degree in chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA at the University of Pittsburgh, I decided to pursue a teaching certificate. I am a high school teacher with certifications in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. (read more)
...One of the most important things that all children need to learn is how to read. Some children are lucky, and for those individuals reading comes as naturally as speaking. For other children, however, learning to read is a daunting, insurmountable challenge. (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)