I am Laura Z., a 28 year old female with a true passion for mathematics. I have two Bachelors degrees: one in physics and one in mathematics. I graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with honors in May 2005 and went on to receive my Masters degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology, also with honors. I recently completed my PhD in geochemistry at GSU.
My academic career was supplemented by multiple academic scholarships for my achievements in math and science, as well as many awards, including:
Adirondack Community Trust Scholarship - for academic excellence in high school
Tuition Opportunity for Students, Excellence scholarship - for academic excellence
University of Louisiana, Academic Excellence Scholarship, for excellence in math
Who’s Who Among Students in Americas Universities and Colleges, 2004-2005
Graduate Research Assistantship, Georgia Institute of Technology
Graduate Research Fellowship, Department of Energy Subsurface Biogeochemical Research Program
I have been tutoring for 10 years now, both in groups and individuals:
Georgia State University, Geosciences Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Taught 'Weather and Climate' college level laboratory course
Georgia Institute of Technology, Earth and Atmospheric Science Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Teaching assistant for ‘How to Build Habitable Planet’, Led and instructed college-level laboratory classes in the theories and concepts of Introductory Earth Science
University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Athletic Department
Math and Physics Tutor
Successfully tutored student athletes, improved GPAs and helped maintain eligibility. Subjects ranged from algebra to calculus and differential equations, and basic physics to calculus-based physics.
University of Lafayette, Louisiana, Physics Department
Private Tutor
Tutored local high school students in algebra and physics in a one-on-one setting
I prefer one-on-one tutoring and enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging math problems. I like to apply math to real world situations to allow my students to fully understand the relevance and necessity of knowing and using math in their everyday lives.
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