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Dedicated Educator Helping Students Thrive for Over 11 Years
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Education has been at the center of my life for over a decade. As the founder and director of my own academy, I have spent the past 11 years designing customized curricula and teaching students from elementary through high school in both one-on-one and small-group settings. My educational background includes advanced academic training and professional experience that allows me to bridge theoretical concepts with practical understanding, especially in subjects like Anatomy, STEM, and core...

Education has been at the center of my life for over a decade. As the founder and director of my own academy, I have spent the past 11 years designing customized curricula and teaching students from elementary through high school in both one-on-one and small-group settings. My educational background includes advanced academic training and professional experience that allows me to bridge theoretical concepts with practical understanding, especially in subjects like Anatomy, STEM, and core academics.

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with diverse learners, including homeschool students, traditional school students, and those seeking enrichment or academic recovery. My approach focuses on clarity, structure, and personalization. Rather than relying on memorization, I emphasize conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and real-world application so students truly master the material. I adapt my methods to each student’s learning style, ensuring they build both competence and confidence.

I have taught students ranging from early elementary to high school level, and I understand how to scaffold instruction based on age, academic level, and long-term goals. Whether preparing for exams, strengthening foundational skills, or accelerating advanced learners, I work collaboratively with families to create measurable progress. My goal is not only academic success, but helping students develop independence, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning.

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Education

University of Central Arkansas
Health Science n HEd
University of Central Arkansas
MBA

Additional Languages

Gujarati

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Anatomy

Anatomy

For the past 11 years, I have taught Anatomy at my own academy, delivering structured and engaging instruction to middle and high school students. My teaching approach emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of body systems, anatomical terminology, physiology, and hands-on labs rather than rote memorization. I integrate interactive models and clear visual explanations to help students master complex topics with confidence. Whether preparing for exams, strengthening foundational knowledge, or exploring healthcare pathways, I customize lessons to meet each student’s academic goals.
Common Core

Common Core

I am deeply passionate about helping students succeed in Common Core subjects by making learning clear, structured, and encouraging. With over 20 years of experience teaching K-12 students and an MBA background in analytical thinking and communication, I specialize in breaking down complex concepts into simple, practical steps. As the founder of a personalized learning academy, I focus on building both academic skills and student confidence. My goal is to help every learner feel capable, motivated, and excited to grow.
Cooking

Cooking

I run Jr. Chefs in Action at RAAC Academy, helping young learners build confidence in the kitchen through hands-on cooking projects. My lessons emphasize following recipes, measuring ingredients, preparing food, and practicing kitchen safety and cleanliness. I connect cooking with math, science, and teamwork so students understand both the steps and the reasons behind them. With patient guidance and age-appropriate tasks, I help beginners develop practical skills and take pride in what they create.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am deeply passionate about helping students discover the power of their voice through writing, bringing over 20 years of teaching experience and an MBA-level academic foundation to every session. I have earned 1st place at state and national essay competitions, including winning nationals for a NASA research paper in 2002, and have coached student teams to national recognition for Best NASA Mission Development Logs in 2021 and 2023. I specialize in helping students build confidence, organize their ideas clearly, develop strong arguments, and write with creativity and precision through a personalized teaching approach. I am also currently publishing my autobiography, Empowering Echoes, reflecting my lifelong commitment to inspiring young minds through impactful storytelling.
Drawing

Drawing

I am a passionate drawing and visual arts instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching students from early childhood through high school. As the founder of a STEAM-focused academy, I design engaging, hands-on art lessons that build creativity, observation skills, and artistic confidence. As a state winner of multiple art competitions, my approach combines fundamental drawing techniques such as shading, perspective, proportion, and composition with fun, project-based activities tailored to each student’s learning style. I strive to make art both structured and inspiring so students can develop strong technical skills while expressing their unique imagination.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

As the founder and director of RAAC Academy, I develop and teach elementary programs in math, reading, writing, and hands-on science. My experience includes helping young learners build foundational skills through phonics, guided writing, math practice, and creative projects. I adapt lessons to each child’s starting point and interests, breaking concepts into manageable steps and providing patient, encouraging feedback. My goal is for students to understand what they are learning, apply it independently, and grow confident asking questions.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have taught K–12 students since 2016 and founded RAAC Academy, where I developed “Crunchin’ #’s With Math Games” to make foundational math engaging and meaningful. I help elementary learners build number sense and understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and word problems through clear explanations, visual models, and games. I adapt lessons to each student’s starting point, using guided practice to identify gaps and strengthen understanding. My goal is for students to explain their thinking, apply skills independently, and feel confident tackling new problems.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

As the founder and director of RAAC Academy, I develop and teach hands-on science lessons that help elementary students connect classroom concepts to everyday life. My teaching includes space science, anatomy, and physical science through experiments, model building, and guided exploration. I break concepts into clear, age-appropriate steps and encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and explain their observations. I tailor lessons to each learner’s interests and needs, helping them build scientific understanding, problem-solving skills, and confidence.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I hold an MBA, am the published author of Empowering Echoes, and serve as Founder and Director of RAAC Academy. Since 2016, I have taught students through engaging lessons tailored to their learning needs. My ESL lessons focus on vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and everyday conversation. I use clear explanations and practical exercises to help students communicate with greater confidence.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

As the founder and director of RAAC Academy, I guide students through projects that require planning, organization, time management, and follow-through. In my entrepreneurship, writing, and STEM classes, I help learners break larger goals into manageable steps and work toward a finished project. My approach emphasizes clear expectations, achievable milestones, and patient guidance tailored to each student’s needs. I focus on building practical learning habits so students can approach assignments with greater confidence and independence.
Finance

Finance

I hold an MBA and teach personal finance and entrepreneurship through RAAC Academy, which I founded and direct. My lessons cover budgeting, credit and debt, financial statements, and the financial decisions involved in starting and running a business. I use practical scenarios, including a simulated spending project where students adjust their budgets as unexpected expenses and life events arise. In individual tutoring, I break concepts and calculations into clear steps, helping students understand their coursework and explain the reasoning behind their answers.
Grammar

Grammar

As a published author and founder of RAAC Academy, I develop writing programs that help students express their ideas clearly and confidently. I teach grammar through practical examples, covering parts of speech, sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, and punctuation. My lessons combine guided practice with students’ own writing so they can understand how each rule improves communication. I provide patient explanations and constructive feedback to help learners recognize patterns, correct mistakes, and apply their skills independently.
Homeschool

Homeschool

For over 11 years, I have designed and delivered customized homeschool curricula through my own academy, supporting students from elementary through high school. I specialize in creating structured, goal-oriented learning plans that integrate core academics, enrichment subjects, and skill development based on each student’s learning style and pace. My approach combines academic rigor with hands-on, project-based learning to foster independence, critical thinking, and confidence. I work closely with families to ensure alignment with state standards, long-term academic planning, and individual educational goals.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I hold an MBA and bring experience founding and directing RAAC Academy, where clear communication, presentations, and professional relationship building are central to my work. My teaching background helps me guide learners in organizing their thoughts and explaining their strengths with specific examples. I offer structured interview practice focused on common questions, the STAR method for behavioral responses, and clear, confident delivery. Sessions are tailored to the opportunity, with constructive feedback to help learners communicate naturally and prepare thoughtful questions.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I hold an MBA and bring practical business experience in budgeting, bookkeeping support, inventory tracking, and payroll organization using spreadsheet-based systems. My background includes helping manage my family’s hospitality and convenience store businesses and founding RAAC Academy. I help beginners learn Microsoft Excel through practical tasks such as organizing data, using formulas, formatting worksheets, and creating budgets and charts. My teaching approach breaks each task into clear steps so learners understand the process and can apply it independently.Through this experience, I developed a strong working understanding of accounts receivable tracking, cash flow monitoring, reconciliation practices, and structured record-keeping. In addition, as the founder and director of my own academy, I continue to use spreadsheet tools such as Apple Numbers to manage client data, program finances, employee coordination, and operational reporting. This hands-on exposure allows me to explain accounting workflows and spreadsheet reconciliation concepts in a clear, practical, and real-world manner. I also continue teaching these skills to my Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship students. My teaching approach focuses on simplifying technical concepts, building confidence, and helping learners apply accounting logic effectively in professional interview and workplace settings.
Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have used PowerPoint since my own national NASA competition win in 2002 and have created presentations for all the courses I teach at RAAC Academy. I have also supported presentation development for student teams that won nationals in 2021 and 2023. My experience includes organizing complex information, designing clear slides, and combining text and visuals to engage an audience. I help learners build practical PowerPoint skills while creating presentations they feel confident delivering.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I hold an MBA and am a published author and founder of RAAC Academy, with a background in developing educational materials and business documents. I help beginners learn Microsoft Word through practical projects such as letters, resumes, reports, and worksheets. Lessons cover document formatting, headings, page layout, tables, inserting images, and saving or exporting files. I explain each step clearly and provide guided practice so learners can create polished documents independently.
Painting

Painting

I am an experienced painting instructor with over 20 years of teaching creative arts to students of various age groups and skill levels. I teach structured techniques in acrylics, canvas painting, color blending, brush control, and composition through my signature “Mastering the Canvas” program. In addition to teaching, I am a practicing artist who hand-paints murals, decorative coasters, customized t-shirts, and other creative projects, bringing real-world artistic insight into my lessons. I have also been recognized in state-level poster competitions, and I focus on helping students build both technical skill and artistic confidence.
Proofreading

Proofreading

As a published author and founder of RAAC Academy, I bring experience developing written materials and guiding students through writing projects. I help learners identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization while preserving their voice and meaning. During lessons, I explain corrections clearly and teach practical proofreading strategies students can apply to their own work. My approach emphasizes careful review, consistency, and building the confidence to revise independently.
Spelling

Spelling

I am the published author of Empowering Echoes and have won poetry and essay competitions at both state and national levels. As Founder and Director of RAAC Academy, I have taught students since 2016, including foundational writing skills. My spelling lessons emphasize word patterns, phonics, and commonly confused words, with practice tailored to each learner. I connect spelling to meaningful reading and writing to help students build accuracy and confidence.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

As a published author and founder of RAAC Academy, I help students strengthen their word choice through creative writing and language arts instruction. My vocabulary lessons explore word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, prefixes, suffixes, and context clues. I use reading passages, word games, and writing activities to help students understand new words and use them meaningfully. Lessons are tailored to each learner’s level and interests, with regular review to build retention and confidence in reading, writing, and speaking.
Writing

Writing

I am the published author of Empowering Echoes and have won poetry and essay competitions at both state and national levels. As Founder and Director of RAAC Academy, I teach foundational and creative writing, helping students develop their ideas and individual voices. I guide learners through brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising, with attention to organization, grammar, and word choice. My approach combines creative exercises with specific feedback to help students become clearer, more confident writers.

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