...During my time in the corps, I taught HS chemistry at Sharpstown HS in Houston ISD, a school that was the subject of "Dropout Nation", an episode in PBS's documentary series "Frontline". While at Sharpstown, I taught a wide range of chemistry classes, including ESL Chemistry, on-level, honors, a... (read more)
...Students often handle procedures without grasping foundational principles like Newton's laws, so I focus on building a solid conceptual base before moving on to problem-solving exercises. I use thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper learning. I believe in fostering a light-hearted atmosphere, as humor helps reduce stress and enhance learning. (read more)
...On the other hand, I have been providing MATLAB workshops for years for undergrads as part of my ASME volunteering duties and will restart the program at my new university. I received my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in 2012 from UTEP with a GPA of 3.8. I received my Master's in Mechanical Engineering in 2014 from UTEP with a GPA of 4.0. (read more)