Growing up, I grew passion in both Math and Computer Science. While young, I competed in various math team competitions, science and engineering fairs, and robotics. I also began tutoring others in math early on. After graduating high school in 2018, I attended Birmingham-Southern College, where I double majored in Mathematics and Computer Science. During my sophomore through senior years, I regularly tutored classmates between the ages of 17 and 22 in subjects such as linear algebra,...
Growing up, I grew passion in both Math and Computer Science. While young, I competed in various math team competitions, science and engineering fairs, and robotics. I also began tutoring others in math early on. After graduating high school in 2018, I attended Birmingham-Southern College, where I double majored in Mathematics and Computer Science. During my sophomore through senior years, I regularly tutored classmates between the ages of 17 and 22 in subjects such as linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, real analysis, and Python. I enjoyed breaking down difficult concepts into smaller, understandable steps and adapting my explanations based on how each student learned best. As someone who is neurodivergent, I understand that students learn in different ways, so I often use visual and hands-on approaches when teaching mathematics. My goal is to help students truly understand why mathematical methods work rather than simply memorizing procedures. In addition to tutoring college students, I also volunteered as a math tutor for K-5 students at a local library, where I gained experience working with younger learners in a one-on-one setting.
In August 2022, I began graduate studies in Applied Mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology. While attending, I gained formal teaching experience as a teaching assistant for courses including Computational Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Experimental Design at Illinois Tech. I worked with both undergraduate and graduate students by assisting with problem solving, explaining course material, answering questions during office hours, and helping students build confidence in quantitative subjects. My background in both mathematics and computer science has allowed me to teach students with different learning styles and academic goals, ranging from foundational math skills to more advanced analytical and computational topics. This fall, I will also begin pursuing a master's degree in Robotics at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
