About Me

I have been a tutor since I was a Freshman at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where, I got my B.A. in Psychology and Mathematics with Education Specialization. I received my MS in the Teaching of Mathematics degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this past Spring. I did student teaching at multiple high schools in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota. At both University of Minnesota and University of Illinois, I taught and tutored students of diverse backgrounds for a large variety of math courses, including algebra 1, 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and beyond. In addition, my education and psychology background also provides me with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience that are essential to teach and interact with students effectively. On top of teaching, I have also designed curriculum for college math classes and school enrichment groups. Currently, I am teaching Algebra at the Portland Community College. With my teaching and educational experience, I am confident working with students of diverse backgrounds. I believe everyone has the potential to learn well when they are presented the right method. My education in more advanced courses allows me to provide students with more resources and multiple perspectives that would promote their understanding of the materials. In addition, my teaching positions and knowledge have equipped me with the most up-to-date information and resources for student learning and effective instruction. I like presenting my students with interesting examples and applications for the topics we work on. I believe students learn better when they are motivated.

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