I am an experienced middle and high school educator with more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience. I hold a B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from UC San Diego and a Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology from National University. Throughout my career, I have taught students in grades 6–12, with extensive experience in mathematics and science. My tutoring areas include middle school math and science, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and...
I am an experienced middle and high school educator with more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience. I hold a B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from UC San Diego and a Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology from National University. Throughout my career, I have taught students in grades 6–12, with extensive experience in mathematics and science. My tutoring areas include middle school math and science, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and high school biology, including AP Biology.
I spent the past 13 years teaching at a college-preparatory school in Irvine, California, where I taught math, science, and leadership courses and worked closely with students with a wide range of learning styles and academic abilities. Before that, I taught for six years at another college-preparatory school in San Diego. In addition to classroom teaching, I have worked with students individually and in small groups to reinforce concepts, prepare for assessments, complete challenging assignments, and build stronger study and problem-solving skills.
My tutoring approach is patient, encouraging, and highly individualized. I believe students learn best when they understand why a method works rather than simply memorizing steps. I break difficult concepts into manageable pieces, ask questions to identify where understanding breaks down, and adjust my explanations until the material makes sense to the student. My goal is not only to help students succeed on their next assignment or test, but also to build their confidence and give them strategies they can use independently in the future.
