...I actually earned my degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, but after working as a civil engineer for a few years, I decided to pursue my vocation of teaching. I switched careers to become a high school math and physics teacher and have loved the profession eve... (read more)
I have taught several courses in science and engineering at Purdue University, Brown University and Princeton University. Besides my extensive teaching experience, I am an active researcher in the physical sciences, with interest in understanding how to design materials for aerospace, battery and o... (read more)
...Through my own and others' processes, I have gained a lot of empirical insight into the competitive college admissions landscape and how to build a unique application with a compelling narrative that allows an individual to stand out from just their "numbers". I have strong writing skills and am... (read more)
...In order to reach the mysterious lands of Calculus you must first pass through the valley of Precalculus, and it's not an easy trip! But Precalculus forms the building blocks of Calculus and your success in Calculus will be directly related to the strength of your Precalculus building blocks. Precalculus is a difficult subject mainly because it is an extremely broad math subject. (read more)