...I realized that I appreciate and found these two subjects more enjoyable for me which is one of the reasons I want my students to feel this way. I used to hate Math for a simple reason: I don't understand it! But as I practiced a lot, I figured that I could do it easily and I started to love the subject until this point. (read more)
...Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding when to apply the skills you already know. I have worked with all ages of kids from 4-18 as a swim coach for a summer league swim team. I now work as an educator for the Seattle Universal Math Museum (SUMM) to achieve a mission of sparking each and every person to love math. (read more)
...I received a Wellesley College Fellowship in 2013 to write on my research and then went on to be come a coach for Washington afterschool programs to help infuse their programs with fun math activities. I then became a Certified Washington State Math Specialist for Afterschool Programs for ... (read more)
...There, I worked with middle and high school students, honing my techniques for managing a classroom and tailoring my approach to different students' learning styles. I always strive to ensure my students get the most out of our sessions, so I encourage them and their parents to bring up the most... (read more)
...Furthermore, I will soon be licensed in 5-12 Life Science education and am familiar with educational techniques. My certification requires an understanding of botany, among other life science areas. I have a PhD in entomology with a graduate minor in biostatistics. (read more)