...As a mathematics major and tutor at Rider University, it was necessary to understand Discrete Math. Considering I am a math teacher which deeply relies on logic and language I am definitely qualified for this. During the process of earning my mathematics degree I excelled in three logic courses, one of which was a 300 level course. (read more)
...My deep understanding and familiarity with Algebra II allows me to clearly express any aspect of the math to students so they will retain it. I believe my success comes from identifying the student's current capability, and what parts of the material they might be missing. I have a keen sense for which areas of the subject need "extra mile teaching". (read more)
...I generally like to take a methodological ("engineering") approach to teaching. In other words, I focus more on students' ability to understand the explicit strategy behind how to tackle a problem or concept, as opposed to a more "bottom up" approach: beginning with formalism and theory before a... (read more)
...College is both the beginning and continuation of a lifelong journey. Crafting an application that tells your story in a compelling fashion is my forte, but that's really the easy part. It's about finding the perfect fit: curating an environment you can thrive in for at least a couple years and manifesting a multitude of opportunities for the rest of your life. (read more)
...BS and PhD in Chemical Engineering. Experience taking and teaching the following: Organic Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Continuum Mechanics (transport phenomena, fluid mech and solid mech), Statistical Mechanics, and Physical Chemistry. Research experience in understanding the biophysics of cell membranes using theoretical and computational tools stemming from the aforementioned fields. (read more)