INSTRUCTOR PROFILE:
I grew up in Arizona, attending a college preparatory school and a local four-year university. I have experience in many different settings, ranging from research during my undergraduate studies to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Special Education. Most recently, I achieved highly qualified status with the state of Arizona by passing the math exam to teach all levels of math through high school.
My primary teaching experience has been in ABA therapy for individuals with autism, special education across all core subjects from elementary through high school, and math from middle school through high school. I also have some experience in entrepreneurship through starting a business centered around cooking, along with teaching personal finance and entrepreneurship classes. I continue to explore and expand my knowledge in both math and cooking through experimentation in the kitchen and some basic statistical analysis work in recreational settings (e.g., fantasy sports).
I aim to get to know each student and learn what motivates them. What do they like to do? How can their learning connect to that motivation or goal? What experience do I have that can relate and help guide them? If I am not an expert, do I know someone I can reference to help them along their path?
I focus on finding what works best for each student to help them succeed, promoting organizational tools and strategies that are realistic and sustainable to support them in becoming the best learner they can be.
I am a huge sports fan and a moderate fan of movies, TV, and video games. I follow college football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and volleyball, as well as professional football, baseball, and hockey. As much as I love watching sports, attending them live is where it’s at. I am primarily a Nintendo fan but also enjoy action/adventure fantasy RPG games alongside sports games. My favorite movie genres are comedies, drama, and horror. I have two dogs, one cat, and a son, and I enjoy sharing these interests with them when I can.
At Peak, I primarily offer math tutoring but also enjoy teaching cooking skills. There’s a lot of math and estimation involved in cooking, and I find the two blend well together. I also have experience working through school challenges and have tried many different organizational methods that have worked for me and for others.
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