"Most of the people that know me well say I am a "professional student." I have an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from the University of Michigan, a master's degree in structural engineering from UC-Berkeley, and a master's degree in architecture from the University of Washington.

Throughout my time in university I was always working as a teacher / lecturer / tutor in some capacity! I have tutored mostly in math (algebra and geometry) and physics (college-level mechanics). For two year's I was a teacher's assistant in the University of Washington Physics Department. I taught physics labs and was responsible for 5 classes (so 100+ students!)

I have a bachelor's and master's degree in engineering, which included taking LOTS of math classes along the way. I worked as a structural engineer for 3 years. Although algebra and geometry are some of the earlier forms of math that we all learn, they actually provide the basics for making buildings stand up!

I LOVE teaching physics - specifically mechanics! I was a teacher's assistant in the University of Washington Physics department for two years. There is nothing better than helping a student to not only understand a physics concept, but then see them ask increasingly complex questions. Love to see those gears turning!

For me teaching is fun, and I want learning to be just as fun. I really work hard at being flexible with how I teach to fit students' particular learning styles. And I always look for ways to apply math and physics to everyday life - the concepts are more fun when students understand how they can be useful!" less...