I am a graduate of the University of Virginia (Biology) and received my Master's in Education from Emory and Henry College. After 4 years of teaching science at the high school and middle school level, I have decided to switch careers and become a baker. Every morning I am up before the sun making baguettes, pretzels, muffins, and other sweet treats at Watercourse bakery in downtown Denver. Nevertheless, I am still passionate about science and desire to share the knowledge with students. In tutoring sessions, I will utilize my experience with pedagogical best practices to ensure that students reach their goals and achieve success.

In 4 years of teaching I have learned a great deal about classroom management, data driven instructions, and current pedagogical strategies. However, I have found that the greatest tool for increasing student achievement is forming a solid relationship. Students won't care until they know that you care. Thus, I have utilized every strategy within my arsenal to ensure that my students know that I am invested in their growth and achievement, both in academics and character.

I will utilize the skills learned from my experience work with students on increasing their academic rigor and confidence to achieve. Not only will the students become more knowledgeable of the content, but also of strategies for study, test taking, and project completion. By organizing content and materials, while tracking standard mastery, students will watch themselves develop further and have documentation of their own success.