...I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Children's Lit and Childhood Studies. I am a former teacher of both middle grades and high school English/Language Arts. As a classroom teacher, I found great fulfillment in connecting with my students and watching them grow as people. (read more)
...I have previously taught 8th graders who were reading at around a 3rd grade reading level American history. I enjoy using other media to help them with concepts. For instance, there were many good YouTube videos that often helped with comprehending the material and there are books that teach hi... (read more)
...I overcame that lack of intuitive understanding, however, and went on to a fruitful study of mathematics up through six semesters of calculus. I believe I can help a struggling student make the transition from arithmetic to higher mathematical concepts. Precalculus may be the most important year of math high school students take. (read more)
...Organic, Inorganic and Physical chemistry. My major project in organic chemistry was tri-peptide synthesis with the purpose of ensuring a specific amino acid sequence. The protection and de-protection of the active sites had to ensure that the right amino acid was on the acid end and the same case applying to the middle amino acid and the one on the amine end of the tri-peptide. (read more)