...Once I realized that I could be excited about math, I worked to get a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. I graduated and became a Biomedical design and manufacturing engineer. During my studies, I tutored classmates in their math classes and in my professional work I mentored new engineers. (read more)
...I am almost fluent in Spanish. I took classes in high school, studied via online tutoring and conversation practice, and attended a language school for 2 weeks in Costa Rica with my family. My twin and I peer-tutored friends throughout middle and high school, helping them prepare for tests or proofreading papers. (read more)
...I do this because not everyone learns using the same approach and this method always works. I also follow 3 steps when teaching. First, what are we trying to do or solve; second, what information do we have or already know; and third, what is the best or most logical way to get to the answer. (read more)
I earned my BS from UCLA in Chemical Engineering and my MS in Technology in Education from Penn State. I have taught chemistry for 11 years and AP Chemistry for nine years. I am well versed in all first year and AP Chemistry topics and have an abundance of practice problems and examples. (read more)