...Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led to the creation of my own teaching philosophy: teach the student, not just the academic subject matter. A good teacher should be able to break down difficul... (read more)
...Our family has been helping him to be sensitive to social norms and it seems to be paying off. I also worked with a boy who had autism in a Sunday school class years ago. He was a bit of a handful, but he was a wonderful boy who was eager to learn and experience. (read more)
I first discovered my love for teaching during a teaching assistantship for an introductory chemistry course at Arizona State University. My favorite part of working with students is figuring out creative ways to explain problems and solutions! I've had the opportunity to perfect my skills during the two years I tutored math, science, and English at Arizona State University. (read more)
...I love analogies, and I love seeing the 'light bulb' moment when a student makes a novel connection. I focus on helping students identify patterns in concepts or question structures in order to help them be successful in tackling new problems. I am seeking to improve as an educator and look forward to being exposed to new learning styles and subject curriculums. (read more)