...And I have loved every minute of it. I have always loved math but initially was an Industrial Engineer. I received a Bachelors degree at the University of Buffalo in Industrial Engineering and was working in a the field of plastics. (read more)
Since I graduated high school in June 2008, I have been in higher education either as a student or as an instructor or both. My journey as an educator started as a tutor for mathematics classes at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) where I obtained a Bachelor's in Mathematics. It continued as ... (read more)
...I firmly believe that a solid foundation will always pave the road for success. This allows students to easily take on more complex material with confidence and a greater sense of understanding. I have even worked with numerous students that suffer from learning disabilities, and have successfully guided them to grasp the material at hand and ultimately pass their courses. (read more)
...I prefer to teach one-on-one with a student, as this is truly the best way to adapt a lesson to a student, but I have taught high school students in groups up to 17. I aim to personalize lessons to each student's needs, drawing visuals when needed or simplifying advanced concepts into layman's terms. My goal in teaching is to give kids the ability to be self-sufficient. (read more)
...My approach involves providing customized worksheets tailored to each student's needs and working through them together. By doing so, I can assess the student's strengths and weaknesses, allowing me to tailor my teaching methods accordingly. I believe in a hands-on approach to learning, where students actively engage with the material through problem-solving and critical thinking. (read more)