...I think guiding them to the answer is the most useful way to learn. During my lessons, I usually use prompting questions to help students understand the steps they must take to solve problems on their own. Because of my background, I can quickly diagnose weakness in the areas of math and time management, and I can help them through my guided practice exercises. (read more)
...During my six years in the Navy nuclear program, I was exposed to varying degrees of science-based technical training (how electricity and digital computing works). Once I was released from service, I continued to work as a substitute teacher for high schools in my home town of Tucson Arizona, be... (read more)
...While at USC, I volunteered for 2 years in Los Angeles elementary and high school classrooms teaching conflict resolution skills and international relations topics. Since then, I’ve continued working with students through one-on-one lessons, focusing on math, reading, and career preparation. I tutor many subjects, including K-12 Math, English, and Social Sciences. (read more)
...In addition to my university experience, I've had the pleasure of mentoring students on FIRST Robotics Team #263 for over 3 years. Teaching Object-Oriented programming and Java to a diverse group of over 15 high-school students in both 1-on-1 and classroom settings, I honed my ability to break ... (read more)
...I achieved high grades in Intro Bio I and II. I tutored students in these classes while I was taking them. I have an excellent understanding and passion for cell and evolutionary biology. (read more)