...After graduating from UC Berkeley in May 2021, I moved to New York and worked as a middle school Science teacher for 2 years at Success Academy Charter Schools in Manhattan. I created hands-on and interactive lessons for 6th and 7th graders covering high-school level topics. As a teacher, I put my students in the driver seat of their own education. (read more)
...I also lead birding outings and other natural history field trips, and have guest lectured on birds and other animals. I have been teaching for >12 years, coaching students through giving public presentations. In addition, I have as a hobby participated in a number of public story-telling event... (read more)
...My pedagogy is based on coursework in STEM education, educational systems, and empathic listening and counseling I took in the Stanford Graduate School of Education, as well as my time as a peer counselor. As an educator, I aim to first understand a student's background knowledge, interests, and... (read more)