I've always loved making science and mathematics exciting and accessible, whether helping a child discover astronomy for the first time or guiding a university student through a challenging concept.
My academic journey began with a gold medal in the Astronomy Olympiad and a bachelor's degree in Physics. I later studied computational neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, earned a master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on education policy from the University of...
I've always loved making science and mathematics exciting and accessible, whether helping a child discover astronomy for the first time or guiding a university student through a challenging concept.
My academic journey began with a gold medal in the Astronomy Olympiad and a bachelor's degree in Physics. I later studied computational neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, earned a master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on education policy from the University of Washington, and completed a PhD in Information Technology.
Over the years, I've taught and mentored students from elementary school through graduate school. I spent two years as a Physics teaching assistant at the University of Washington and have taught astronomy, physics, and neuroscience to younger students. I've also volunteered as a mentor for teenagers in Iran, using hands-on, Montessori-inspired approaches to learning.
Alongside teaching, I've worked as a researcher and data scientist at organizations including Harvard and the World Bank, applying statistics, programming, and quantitative methods to real-world problems in health and education.
I can help students with mathematics, physics, astronomy, statistics, Python, R, and data analysis, from building foundational understanding to working through more advanced concepts and projects.
My approach is patient, curious, and personalized. I believe students learn best when they feel comfortable asking questions and can connect what they're learning to something meaningful. My goal is not simply to help students find the right answer, but to help them develop the confidence and understanding to solve problems independently.
I'd be happy to help you or your child find more confidence and enjoyment in learning!
