...I am the author of books about the harmonica and the former publisher of a harmonica information publication. In 2016 I received the Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica for my dedication to teaching and helping others le... (read more)
...From 2017-2018, two summers before the museum’s closure, I also worked as a volunteer at the San Francisco Zoo as part of their Talk on The Wild Side (TOWS) program open to volunteers aged 14-18. While most of my job consisted of animal maintenance and husbandry, I was often able to interact wit... (read more)
...For multi-variable calculus (calc III) I do have to dig out a bit of reference material! I took "Linear Algebra" as part of my Math degree, and "Math for Economists" (a graduate level course in optimization of matrices in arbitrary dimensions) as part of my Economics degree. I study abstract al... (read more)
...Classical piano has been my foundation, along with knowledge of music theory. I have intensely trained in classical music for over 11 years. In such, I’ve participated in the Piano Guild Auditions for 9 years, earning Top Talent marks, and have played for gigs around the city. (read more)
...I find it allows students to feel less pressure and stress about the subject and replaces it with a genuine interest and curiosity in learning. When appropriate, I use hands on experiments and connect formulas to examples they can see in the real world. I use organized lesson plans but leave plenty of time for questions and discussion as well. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingChemistry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,Elementary Math