About Me

I am a graduate of Lehigh University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2008. After graduating, I spent several years exploring various career options and gaining experience through different jobs and learning opportunities. In addition to my degree, I completed several courses at other universities to enhance my education and keep up with my studies. These included Probability and Statistics, and Biology in Society at Kutztown University, as well as a number of courses in biology, biochemistry, and veterinary medicine at University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland where I lived to attend school for several months. I am passionate about mathematics and science, and math continues to be my strongest area. Beginning with tutoring a few of my classmates in high school, I sought out every opportunity to teach others and share my love and passion for learning. As a summer camp counselor, I instructed equestrian lessons to children ages 8 to 16 and learned to engage a group in an interactive, fun learning experience. I also had the opportunity through the equestrian program to individually instruct children with special needs including ADHD and mild autism, as well as serve as an assistant instructor for students with other disabilities (both physical and developmental). As a mother, I have learned to have patience, give encouragement, and I have rediscovered the importance of education. I am currently an education grad student and pre-service teacher I will graduate with a master's degree in secondary education in December, 2017. My goal is to become a full-time math teacher for either middle or high school. I equally enjoy teaching algebra, geometry, and calculus. As a tutor, I seek to ask at least as many questions as I answer to truly engage the student in an interactive learning session that will leave them feeling confident and ambitious. Math is a challenging subject for many students, and having faced challenges in my own studies I can empathize with students who need an extra boost and guidance to help them learn the material in a thorough, lasting way. I am passionate about teaching, and I want to see my students reach their full potential. When I am not tutoring or spending time with my family, I am usually either at the barn riding my horse or relaxing at home knitting.

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