...My Master of Arts degree in American Studies covered writing, history, sociology, digital literacy, and English language and literature. I am a current college instructor of writing and literature, with seven years of experience working with students from middle school through college. I have t... (read more)
...I am a native English speaker and write and read extensively. I have spoken English my whole life. I have taken honors and AP Language and Composition as well as AP Literature and Composition classes and scored well. (read more)
...All of my students can tell you that I am patient and compassionate about everyone I work with. I believe in caring with excellence since my earliest days in teaching or tutoring. I will take my time and go over something so my students will get a chance to ask questions for clarification or understanding of the subject matter. (read more)
...I also helped students prepare for the AP Chemistry exam and SAT chemistry exam. I obtained my Ph.D. in organic chemistry from UCSC in 2005. I have been working as a chemist in local startups on and off for the past 9 years. (read more)
Teaching high school is my second career. After working in industry for almost 20 years, I decided to change careers and help young people get as excited as I am over science. I have been teaching for 16 years now. (read more)