...Stephen Green, Superintendent of KCPS, and Dr. Tony Stansberry, a state supervisor with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I was awarded 'Star of the Classroom' by The Kansas City Royals and The Missouri Lottery. I was 2022 "Teacher of the Year" in my district. (read more)
...I enjoy getting to know my students, helping them build their self-confidence, and guide them into helping them answer their own questions with logic training. I think knowing how to do all three also aids in building better study habits, test-taking, and overall self-care. Some of the ways I u... (read more)
I attended Rockhurst University, through which I have Bachelor’s degrees in Molecular Biology and Spanish with a GPA of 3.98. At Rockhurst, I received the Edward Kos Award for Academic Achievement in Cell and Molecular Biology. I also attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine for a year, after which I withdrew to pursue a different career path. (read more)
...I am passionate about teaching Math and I want to bring my knowledge and experience in my tutoring approach. I get to know each student individually and design lesson plan based on their individual needs. I introduce the lesson first using different resources (textbooks, Math online tools, Guided notes, Khan Academy) as needed, then I prefer to do some guided practice with the students. (read more)
...While I thoroughly enjoy the endless combinations that music can produce, I also appreciate the innovative rigid rules and constructive mindset that engineering can provide. Ultimately, this leads me to look for the commonalities and patterns between the two disciplines, as their paths can inter... (read more)