mathematician by training, millenial by the grace of god
My Journey to Education
My passion for education stems from a diverse background in scientific research and a deep love for mathematics. Each experience in my journey has shaped my understanding of how to effectively communicate complex concepts and inspire curiosity in learners of all ages.
🚀 NASA Space Pharmacology Research
During senior year of high school, I had the incredible opportunity to work part-time at NASA, and full time the subsequent summer - studying how microgravity and cosmic radiation affect the genes and protiens involed in drug metabolism. This early exposure to cutting-edge research showed me the gravity of science, the connection between disciplines, and illustrated math as a language to communicate about the natural world. I became deeply interested in the engineering of medications.
🧬 Antibiotic Drug Discovery
At Grand Valley State University, I spent a summer searching for novel inhibitors for Amp-C type beta-lactamases. I purified my novel small molecule from a modified cell line, purified it using column chromatography, ran pharmacokinetic assays to asses effectives and used saline-based water-drop protein crystallography to try and crystallize these molecules in complex with their target enzyme. If I would have gotten this to work, I could have taken it to the advanced photon source and shot x-rays at it to calculate the electron density. This work in combating antibiotic resistance taught me so much, but I wanted to explore the more social fields of science.
🧠Adolescent Psychology Research
Working in an adolescent psychology lab at UT Austin under David Yeager, and was a research assistant for different graduate students focusing on social exclusion. This experience was an introduction to higher statistics, and showed me complex experimental design. Around this time, I also attended a lecture series on set theory. I changed my major to mathematics my last year of college.
Academic Foundation
My education provided me with a diverse foundation across a wide variety of subjects, allowing me to help students in mathematics and most of the natural sciences.
Mathematical Interests
- Set Theory
- Logic & Model Theory
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Mathematical Statistics
Advanced Coursework
- Real Analysis
- Abstract Algebra
- Linear Algebra
- Symbolic Logic
Science Background
- Organic Chemistry 1 / 2
- Biochemistry
- Engineering Physics 1/ 2
- Databases
This diverse academic background allows me to connect mathematical concepts to real-world applications, making abstract ideas tangible and exciting for my students. I try to motivate every abstract idea with real world examples and prove that math is, in fact, worth doing. My goal is to not just teach the subject, but to foster an appreciation for math!
Let's Work Together
I'm excited to help you or your child discover the joy of learning and achieve academic success. Let's start with a free consultation to discuss your goals.