...Some of my successes include helping undergraduates complete and publish scientific research studies, aiding college and graduate students in applying to jobs and internships through careful review of application materials, and supported students of all types to understand and complete coursework... (read more)
...I was Bar Mitzvah'd and also went to a Jewish camp where the majority of campers were Orthodox or Hassidic (Camp Simcha) for 3 years and studied with Rabbis there. I also was an assistant teacher (עוזר) at my synagogue for 3 years. In my first year of college I started to study Arabic which got me interested in learning more about the other parts of the Semitic language family. (read more)
...And I have composed for classical and pop orchestras. I have directed and arranged music for a variety of musical groups in the Austin area with some of my works garnering Grammy nominations. I have a Bachelor's in Music from the University of Texas at Austin. (read more)
...I lived this extraordinary experience when I was 11 years old and we moved from Mexico to the U.S. I didn't know more than 3 or 4 sentences and didn't understand most of the English I heard or read. With the help of a dedicated ESL teacher and much hard work I was able to fully integrate myself... (read more)
...Since I am also a classroom teacher I do work with people of various ages and grade levels. For years I have been comparing the cultures of the modern world to those of ancient civilizations. Whether it be how a people group connects as a whole or the resources they depend on for survival. (read more)