...I am a microbiology Ph.D. student at the University of Washington. As an undergraduate, I majored in microbiology (and minored in chemistry) and took a semester-long introductory biochemistry class. Everyday in the lab, I do biochemistry-like experiments. (read more)
...For example, I can help students use their notes and textbooks, and I often show them ways to check their work. For Elementary and some Middle School math, depending on your student’s needs, I can help with schoolwork and homework using the school’s books or use other materials. For younger stu... (read more)
...I first took Calculus my second year of high school, and I remember it as being quite a paradigm shift from all the math I knew. There was a moment taking the calculus series that I realized I wasn’t solving for some “x” anymore. What we were doing involved developing models for the world. (read more)
...With this in mind, I think a student new to learning trigonometry should be exposed to some typical applied problems, and not merely walk through the formalism from first principles. I have taught college-level algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, physics I, physics II. I have tutoring... (read more)
...My passion for the sport extends beyond playing; I've spent many long hours helping coach my younger sister when she began playing. Seeing her skills improve and the confidence it gave her made all the effort worthwhile. This background has given me a deep understanding of the game and the ability to effectively teach and support others in developing their volleyball skills. (read more)