Hi! I'm currently a graduate student in Applied Math at the University of Colorado Boulder. I earned my B.A in Astrophysics from UC Berkeley, and I also have completed graduate coursework in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at UCLA. Alongside my academic background, I have research experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory working on scientific modeling and data analysis for planetary science research. My background has given me strong experience in mathematics, physics, analytical...
Hi! I'm currently a graduate student in Applied Math at the University of Colorado Boulder. I earned my B.A in Astrophysics from UC Berkeley, and I also have completed graduate coursework in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at UCLA. Alongside my academic background, I have research experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory working on scientific modeling and data analysis for planetary science research. My background has given me strong experience in mathematics, physics, analytical thinking, and problem solving, and I enjoy helping students build confidence in those subjects.
I have worked with students in several different settings over the years, including as a rowing coach for middle and high school students, a science mentor for middle schoolers, and an assistant at the Firecracker Math summer camp. Through these experiences, I have worked with students of different ages, learning styles, and confidence levels in both group and one-on-one environments. I try to adapt my teaching style to each student individually rather than using the exact same approach for everyone. My goal is not just to help students get the right answer, but to help them understand the reasoning behind it and feel more comfortable approaching difficult problems on their own.
My teaching philosophy is strongly influenced by my own experience as a student. Growing up, I often felt that traditional classroom environments did not fully meet my learning needs, and working with tutors helped me learn at my own pace, explore advanced topics, and develop stronger skills in logic, proofs, puzzles, and creative problem solving. Because of that experience, I aim to create a supportive and neurodivergent-friendly environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and working through challenges without judgment. Whether a student wants help catching up, getting ahead, preparing for advanced coursework, or simply feeling less overwhelmed by math and science, I want to help them find strategies that work for the way they learn.
