...Lack of confidence is one of the biggest challenges students face. Giving them opportunities to succeed is key to helping them gain self-confidence and helping them see that they CAN do it! I just love those aha! moments when a concept finally clicks for a student! (read more)
...I received a 32 subscore in English on ACT, and a 31 subscore in Reading on ACT. I received a 32 subscore in Mathematics on the ACT. I took Honors Calculus I and II in college. (read more)
...Each year I have received a highly qualified/highly effective rating. Prior to teaching, I tutored elementary and secondary education students in reading comprehension, grammar, and writing. I have been working with youth for more than 15 years through my church, tutoring, and currently through a Mentoring Program that a few coworkers and I started several years back. (read more)
...Next, I did a post-doc at MIT in Organometallic Chemistry under Nobel Laureate Richard R. Schrock. When I work with students, I want to help them to lose their fear of math and science and start to understand the underlying concepts until they can solve problems, not through ineffective rote memorization but from a foundation of understanding. (read more)
I have over three years teaching experience at the High School and Community College level. I have been tutoring for 7 years. I can provide references from my tutoring client's parents. (read more)