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Engineering PhD specializing in math, sciences, and GIS
Lory W.

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I am a Water Resources/Ecological Engineer with a PhD from University of Florida in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and BS/MS degrees from Virginia Tech in Biological Systems Engineering. These transdisciplinary, ABET accredited engineering departments require expertise in mathematics (calculus, differential equations, linear algebra), physics, engineering core courses (statics, dynamics, deformable bodies, engineering economics) as well as advanced biology, chemistry, hydrology,...

I am a Water Resources/Ecological Engineer with a PhD from University of Florida in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and BS/MS degrees from Virginia Tech in Biological Systems Engineering. These transdisciplinary, ABET accredited engineering departments require expertise in mathematics (calculus, differential equations, linear algebra), physics, engineering core courses (statics, dynamics, deformable bodies, engineering economics) as well as advanced biology, chemistry, hydrology, and soil sciences.

I have spent several years as a practicing engineer, and have passed and obtained a Professional Engineer's license. During my PhD and my time in consulting, I have become proficient in GIS software, R, and Python programming languages, and also have experience with Matlab and FORTRAN. I regularly help PhD students in other disciplines get started with GIS and programming.

My teaching experience includes being a graduate teaching assistant for biological engineering classes, including teaching calculus-based hydrologic engineering design and GIS courses. I have worked for a private tutoring company for two years teaching calculus and physics to college students in a one-on-one virtual setting. My approach to teaching is to give students the confidence and toolset for assessing and solving a problem based on the approaches that make the most sense to them, and the ability to "gut check" or double-check their work upon completion. I can also help with prioritization and organization of work across multiple subjects if a student has a heavy and difficult workload in college or high school.

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Calculus

Calculus

I have completed BS, MS, and PhD degrees in engineering, all utilizing quantitative skills that build on concepts learned in calculus and differential equations. My approach to tutoring students in calculus is to build confidence and take away any anxiety by breaking down the concepts into step-by-step pieces to help them understand the question and build their own solutions. Throughout this process, I also help them learn to check their own work as they go in order to be independent problem solvers on tests and exams. I believe in writing every step of the process down and reviewing work thoroughly!
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

I have completed BS, MS, (Virginia Tech) and PhD (University of Florida) Degrees from ABET accredited institutions in Biological/Agricultural Engineering. Therefore, I have expertise in the hydrologic portion of Civil Engineering, including rainfall-runoff processes, evapotranspiration, infiltration, stormwater infrastructure calculations and design, and hydraulic/hydrologic routing. As an environmental consultant, I specialized in stream restoration, wetland mitigation, stormwater management, and green stormwater infrastructure projects for 5 years, and passed the Civil Water Resources and Environmental Professional Engineering exam in North Carolina. My PhD work included developing a quantitative hydrologic model to assess impacts of agricultural management on streamflow dynamics. I can cover a breadth of topics in environmental hydrology using remote sensing data and programming tools, including GIS (ArcGIS and QGIS), Python, R, Google Earth Engine, Matlab, and Fortran.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I have worked in environmental research for over 10 years, including data analysis from field-collected environmental data. While environmental datasets are my specialty, my skills transfer to most fields. I have vast experience with data processing, analysis, and visualization in R, Python, and Excel. This includes time-series datasets, parametric and non-parametric statistics, and spatial data analysis. I also have machine learning and AI model development experience.
Earth Science

Earth Science

I have worked in the environmental field for 15 years, and love to continue learning about ecosystems and earth science. My subject expertise is in surface hydrology (rivers, wetlands, lakes, etc), but I also develop models based on climate change and atmospheric influences on vegetation. I love this topic, and thus love to help students gain a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Ecology

Ecology

I have been a practicing hydrologic/ecological engineer and researcher for 10+ years. My coursework throughout my BS, MS, and PhD degrees included extensive ecological courses, including ecology, chemistry, soil and wetland sciences, and hydrology (including environmental landscape management, pollution remediation, and mitigation). Most of my professional work includes water quality analyses as they relate to ecosystems from microscopic to landscape-level influences, as well as studies of climate change and risk. These all require deep understanding of ecological processes and principles.
Environmental Science

Environmental Science

I have worked in the environmental field for 15 years, and love to continue learning about ecosystems and earth science. My subject expertise is in surface hydrology (rivers, wetlands, lakes, etc), but I also develop models based on climate change and atmospheric influences on vegetation. I have worked in the public sector to help develop environmental policies and am personally passionate about this field.
GIS

GIS

I have worked in both environmental engineering consulting and engineering research, utilizing GIS for map production, site assessments, engineering calculations, and landscape assessments using vector and raster data. This includes importing public and private data from various filetypes and other software (AutoCAD/Microstation, GPX, KML, TIF, TAR, etc.) and accessing remote sensing datasets from online databases using APIs and Python/R code. I am proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, QGIS, and a variety of spatial statistics methods. I also conduct research in agriculture, hydrology, and public health, so I am familiar with extensive climate and land use datasets.
Machine Learning/ AI

Machine Learning/ AI

I have both physical and machine learning/AI modeling experience for environmental processes (climate, hydrology, etc) from my PhD and postdoctoral work, and thus have a deep understanding of the pros and cons of each modeling paradigm as well as how to interpret model outputs. My primary experience in ML model development includes using SciKitLearn in Python and a variety of R packages. I also have experience in time-series machine learning and forecasting methods. Although my specialty is environmental datasets, these skills translate across sectors.
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knowledgeable, engaging, and supportive tutor

I highly recommend Lory to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, engaging, and supportive tutor in remote sensing. I recently had the pleasure of working with her on a class project in this field. Lory's expertise and deep understanding of the subject matter were immediately evident. Throughout our sessions, Lory consistently demonstrated not only a profound knowledge of remote sensing techniques and technologies but also a genuine passion for teaching. She was patient, encouraging, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that I fully comprehended the material. Her insights and guidance were instrumental in helping me navigate the challenges of my project.

Artem, 6 lessons with Lory

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Lory is a tutor I recommend, she was really patient and helpful in helping me with my practice exam. I was able to do my final exam pretty well thanks to her help.

Tina, 1 lesson with Lory

Helpful and patient tutor

Lori is helping me with a self directed research project using ArcGIS Pro. She prepared for our meeting, based on deliverables I emailed in advance. She stayed on track during our call, using our time for subjects relevant to the project and effective for the immediate assignment. I appreciated her patient demeanor and sharp focus. Highly recommend!

Elizabeth, 8 lessons with Lory
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