Bio

Hello and thanks for viewing my profile. People who know me well characterize me as a lifelong student. I graduated with three undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Economics. During my professional career, I have continued my education by obtaining professional certifications (Project Management Professional and Certified Quality Engineer) and completing my MBA in 2014.

I balance a professional career as a Program Manager with the busy schedule of three active kids so I relate well with both children and adults.

Leading up to college, I obtained a perfect score on the SAT Math and a 5 on the AB Calculus Advanced Placement Exam. While I was obtaining my BA in Mathematics, I served as a tutor for my residence hall. More recently, I successfully helped a student complete Algebra I over the summer to avoid having to retake the class.

I also have a BA degree in Chemistry. Throughout high school and college, I tutored classmates and underclassmen through introductory chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

At the University of Kansas, I was a teaching assistant in the Economics Department. I taught discussion sections for both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics on behalf of tenured professors.

I’m excited about the possibility of working with new students to achieve their goals; whether that means getting caught up in a school subject, ace a standardized test, or prepare for math competitions.

Teaching Experience

At the University of Kansas, I was a teaching assistant in the Economics Department. I taught discussion sections for both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics on behalf of tenured professors. Throughout high school and college, I tutored classmates and underclassmen through introductory chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

What is your teaching philosophy?

My goal is to try to understand how students learn and cater to my approach to the needs of each student.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

First, I get an understanding of where the student needs help. From there, I try to understand the student’s background (i.e. strengths, weaknesses, and past experience) so I can adjust my teaching content and style as necessary.

Teaching Skills