Hi I am Yakup O.,
I graduated from Ankara University Chemistry Department in Turkey in 2004. I taught AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, regular chemistry, physics, and math in high schools in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Arkansas, El Paso and finally in Houston. Currently, I am working as the college counselor and engagement coordinator in a charter school. (read more)
...I know many tips and tricks for learning Algebra and applying it to problems. I have many years of experience with calculus. All of my engineering coursework required calculus knowledge, so I have good experience applying calculus to applications. (read more)
Early in my college career, I discovered that I had a penchant for science. One semester I took physics, calculus, chemistry and biology looking for a major. I succeeded in all but found that I particularly loved chemistry. (read more)
...For example, we would have to make sure whatever we are teaching is aligned with the state TEKS. We also must look at the previously given state test to ensure the verbs are aligned with what we teach. I am currently teaching AP Biology for students interested in the medical field as a career and teaching Biology for 9th-grade students in preparing them for the STAAR state exam. (read more)
...I have a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering from Duke University. I also have a bachelor's degree in physics. I have tutored over 200 students on high level STEM subjects. (read more)