As a middle school student, I thought patterns were amazing and spent many hours on different numerical patterns and sequences trying to find the next number. I enjoyed working with puzzles like sudoku, pascal's triangle and calculating the nth term of Fibonacci. I later took an intro to number theory class where we spent some time working with elementary cryptology, and relationships within math. I was homeschooled, until attending and receiving two Associate degrees from Missouri State University. After Graduation, I worked for MSU-WP in the math department as a Teaching Assistant and Supplemental Instructor. I completed a BS from Indiana University East online well employed at MSU-WP. While studying math, I loved finding the "lightbulb ah-ha moments" after searching for a solution for hours, or finding problem causing errors in my proof. It was like solving a puzzle and came with great satisfaction when all the pieces finally fit together. In the tutoring Lab, I worked with thousands of students and got to share those ah-ha moments with them. I was able to relate to them and their struggles, thereby helping many overcome their own obstacles in life. Teaching and tutoring most importantly gave me the opportunity to get know students, come alongside them, and help them be successful in their pursuits, as my teachers have done for me. I am currently pursuing a graduate degree in mathematics.

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