Experience Summary
I hold a BS in Physics and a minor in Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I participated in physics internships with Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, and with Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University of Idaho. My research experience has shown me that learning the fundamentals of a subject such as physics can open the door to exciting opportunities. As an avid horseback rider, musician, and visual artist, I have a strong education in multiple disciplines, understanding the importance of making education effective and fun. I tutored peers in physics throughout college, and I taught horseback riding to children five years and up in the last year.
Teaching Style
Especially in a math-based subject, such as physics, it is extremely important that a teacher never tells a student to do something without painting a picture. To memorize equations is boring and unfulfilling, leaving the student unmotivated to grasp more. As a horseback riding instructor, I allowed my students to rise to their potential. In the dangerous sport of horseback riding, it is important that the fundamentals be stressed to ensure safety of the rider and to get the most out of the next-highest level. Each step should be comprehensive. In learning these steps the student is never bored, but is taught why it is a necessary step, and is excited to see how it fits into the whole scheme of things.