Math and problem solving have been my passions since early childhood. I improved my math skills in the summers by finishing math problems leftover in the books from the school year and operating play stores for family members and friends. Performing calculations and conducting experiments to understand how math and science are an important part of our everyday world was exciting to me; and they still drive me today. My zealous attitude toward learning and motivated teachers led to A grades in...
Math and problem solving have been my passions since early childhood. I improved my math skills in the summers by finishing math problems leftover in the books from the school year and operating play stores for family members and friends. Performing calculations and conducting experiments to understand how math and science are an important part of our everyday world was exciting to me; and they still drive me today. My zealous attitude toward learning and motivated teachers led to A grades in math and science coursed from grade school through college.
As a graduate student I was a teaching assistant for Calculus and enjoyed preparing supplemental lesson plans and test preparation for the undergraduate students. Conducting one-on-one tutoring sessions allowed me to formulate better ways to adapt to different learning styles. It was rewarding to receive feedback from the students once they saw that the studying techniques and dedication actually resulted in the improvement of their homework and test grades. These experience further motivated me to participate in a High School Mentorship Program during which I coached and mentored a high school student to complete a mini research project. The high school student was able to get advanced exposure to data analysis and the use of thermodynamic principles in a laboratory setting. These aptitudes along with the implementation the Microsoft Excel and Power Point skills I taught allowed them to present their findings to an academic audience at the end of the summer. Overall, I love to see students view science, math, technology, and engineering as positive elements of our lives that can be fun and interesting.
