Teaching has always been the place where I feel most at home. I’m a high school math teacher in the Kent School District, and every day I get to work with students who remind me why I love this work so much. Before becoming a teacher, I earned a PhD in Biology, and that training taught me how to take complicated ideas and explain them in ways that actually make sense. Now, I get to use that skill in my Geometry and Algebra 2 classroom, helping students connect math to patterns, logic, and the...
Teaching has always been the place where I feel most at home. I’m a high school math teacher in the Kent School District, and every day I get to work with students who remind me why I love this work so much. Before becoming a teacher, I earned a PhD in Biology, and that training taught me how to take complicated ideas and explain them in ways that actually make sense. Now, I get to use that skill in my Geometry and Algebra 2 classroom, helping students connect math to patterns, logic, and the real world around them.
I’ve been tutoring and teaching for more than ten years, working with students of all ages—from middle schoolers just discovering algebra to college students trying to rebuild confidence. What I enjoy most is getting to know each student and figuring out what makes learning click for them. Some students need a calm space to slow down and ask questions they’re embarrassed to ask in class; others need someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. I love being that person.
My style is patient, warm, and centered on understanding rather than memorizing steps. I celebrate small wins, I ask a lot of “why do you think that?” questions, and I help students notice patterns so math feels less mysterious. My goal isn’t just to improve grades—it’s to help students finally feel capable in a subject that often feels intimidating. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a student go from “I can’t do this” to “Wait… I get it.” Those moments are why I tutor.
