"I am an engineer and researcher in math with significant tutoring experience.

I earned a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Michigan State University. I have an MS in Applied and Computational Mathematics from the University of Michigan - Dearborn. As an undergraduate I attended University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, earning a BSE in Nuclear Engineering and a minor in Mathematics. While at Ann Arbor, I worked in the Department of Mathematics tutoring undergraduate math courses (precalculus, calculus, differential equations). I am currently an Engineer with the US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, and before that worked at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory as an engineer, where I practice what I learned in math, science, and engineering daily.

Through my time in school and my work as an engineer, I have gained further competency in algebra, precalculus, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and physics. My engineering work experience gives me the unique ability to share real world examples of applied math and physics with students!

My tutoring philosophy focuses on strengthening comprehension and application of fundamental concepts and problem solving approaches. While math problems can seem complicated, they all follow basic rules and patterns. By building and practicing foundational principles and rules, my students can break down complicated problems into smaller, simpler steps. I assess where my student’s difficulties are coming from, give focused instruction on the concept, and give additional problem sets in the area to reinforce good habits." less...