"Hello! My name is Gabriela, and I am a 34-year-old experienced math teacher and tutor.

Currently, I'm in my fourth year of pursuing a Ph.D. in Math Education at San Diego State University and the University of California San Diego. I have recently relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah while I write my dissertation for the next few years. My extensive background in teaching mathematics--amassed over a decade of experience in tutoring as well as through my experience as a math teacher in the US, Korea, and Taiwan-- has exposed me to the limitations of traditional math education and hence the importance of student-centered learning.

I hold a Master's degree in Mathematics from Colorado State University, supplemented by an interdisciplinary focus in Education. My master's thesis was dedicated to enhancing professional development programs to better equip graduate students for teaching math. Currently, in my Ph.D. program, my research is primarily oriented toward promoting equity in the mathematics classroom. Moreover, my dissertation explores the parallels between problem-solving in rock climbing and mathematics through the lens of disability.

I have extensive experience teaching elementary courses through college courses, including SAT math, IB math, AP Calculus, and Algebra 1 and 2. My deep-rooted passion for mathematics and dedication to making it enjoyable and captivating for students of all ages is at the core of my teaching philosophy. I acknowledge the prevailing stigma around mathematics, which often reduces this beautiful domain to mundane calculations and stress-inducing tasks. As a math educator, I strive to shatter this stereotype and make math more fun and approachable, particularly for those who have built mental walls against it. I am confident in my unique skill to help students deeply understand mathematics through robust conceptual understanding. Rest assured, I strive to be the most relatable math teacher any student could have!" less...