...I identified students' knowledge gaps and helped to fill those gaps by reinforcing the concepts and working through practice exercises. Most students saw an improvement of at least one letter grade while several improved by up to three letter grades. I currently hold several CompTIA certifications (including Network+ and Security+) and three CCNAs. (read more)
...I have continued to immerse myself in Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. For almost 2 years, I worked as a Mathematics Teaching Assistant at the Art of Problem Solving, an academic enrichment institution. There, I offered one-on-one academic assistance to K-12 students to help them understand and solve challenging math problems through weekly office hours. (read more)
...The best, most lasting kind of learning happens once a relationship has been established. Almost everyone can name that one teacher for whom this was true. Ultimately, you can't make someone learn; they must be motivated to do so on their own, and this develops through investment. (read more)
...Often, we used Fortran for projects involving fluid flows and others applications requiring iterations, though, later, we also used MATLAB. I double-majored in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and minored in Psychology. As part of my majors, MATLAB was a must. (read more)
...In addition, I worked as a TA at VCU for all five of my years there, teaching students in introductory chemistry, general chemistry I, general chemistry II, and various lab courses. Tutoring at Gannon University made me fall in love with teaching and fueled my desire to become a professor, leadi... (read more)