...I work to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes, as this is where real learning happens. My approach isn’t only about teaching content; it’s about inspiring confidence, encouraging curiosity, and making learning an enjoyable and rewarding expe... (read more)
...Specifically, students develop algebraic problem-solving skills in the areas of operations with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, polynomials, algebraic fractions, and non-linear equations. My experience or expertise comes from working the last five years ... (read more)
...I understand how students think. For example, if you are stuck in a hole, I will not just toss a rope to you; instead, I will jump into the hole with you and figure out a way to climb out together, collaboratively. I believe each student has their own unique way of understanding things. (read more)
...I was selective in my coursework, but those I did select, I remain proficient and well-versed in. Upon entering Stanford as an Earth Systems major, I took the basic STEM intro courses and some upper division ecological coursework, but found the level of chemistry required to pursue this field wa... (read more)
...With Trig, you're able to do just that. If the definition of sine from a right triangle isn't useful for solving a problem, maybe the graph of the sine wave is; if that's not useful, maybe the unit circle will make life easier. Trig is essentially a gigantic toolbox for solving problems, but fo... (read more)