...I have a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Entomology. I enjoy learning about insects so much that I have three times won a national competition and an international competition in knowledge of insect biology. Insects are 80% of all animals, and are closely associated with many plants, so they are a critical component of most ecosystems. (read more)
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in applied microeconomics. I have extensive experience conducting applied research projects in labor and public economics, utilizing R and STATA fo... (read more)
...I received an A in Honors Geometry, and subsequent As in many later math classes including Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, and Calculus 2. I have tutored roughly five students geometry or trigonometry, with many improving by one letter grade. Received an A in the class and A's in many subsequent clas... (read more)
...Over the years, I have learned to use a variety of methods to help my students. I use manipulatives with younger students to help them develop understanding of foundational concepts. This has become even more important with the methodology used in the California Common Core Curriculum. (read more)
...In high school, I aced both AP Macro and AP Micro exams. I continued to develop a fascination and appreciation for both macroeconomics (inflation, GDP, money supply, unemployment) and furthered my studies in upper division microeconomics. I have worked with microeconomics students at all levels, from AP Microeconomics to MBA students. (read more)