...I have taught 4th grade math for multiple years as well as 5th grade math. I currently teach 5th grade (all subjects including math) in District 300 at a Blue Ribbon Award winning school. I am certified to teacher elementary math and am familiar with state standards. (read more)
...I work as a programmer so I need to interact at a lower-level with my Mac on a frequent basis. I have written AppleScript and shell programs too. I have worked with iOS development since 2013. (read more)
...Additionally, my medical school training has further deepened my knowledge of microbiology, with a strong focus on its clinical applications. I’m passionate about helping students succeed and feel confident in tackling challenging topics. I possess a strong foundation in macroeconomic principles, demonstrated by receiving an A in my undergraduate macroeconomics course. (read more)
...Incidentally, I am also fluent in Spanish, and am able to tutor in that language. (I visited Latin America many times, and spent a few weeks teaching there.)I realize that teaching/tutoring is a two-way street: the student learns from the mentor, and the mentor learns from the student as well. I... (read more)
...My employment background includes many years of working in a clinical environment (hospital microbiology laboratories; infection control) as well as teaching at the college level. The field of Biology is constantly changing and I truly enjoy teaching major biological concepts to students. One of my primary goals is to convey an appreciation of the subject matter itself. (read more)