I am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering. While in graduate school, I was a TA for the laboratory portion of Behavior of Materials. After graduation I worked for seven years as a bridge engineer at a consulting firm. I enjoyed working with younger engineers and interns to walk them through design concepts and make sure they had a good understanding of what their calculations really meant.

我的导师各种高中和大学水平mathematics and sciences. At the collegiate level, I am most passionate about structural analysis and engineering and FE-Civil preparation. With structural analysis and engineering, I love sharing real world examples with students to show how the material they are learning can be applied. I enjoy helping students prepare for the FE-Civil exam because it is their first step toward licensure and advancing their professional career. At the high school level, I am passionate about helping students with algebra and algebra-based physics. I feel that both these subjects teach students how to problem solve which is a great life skill even if they pursue something other than math or science in the future.

In my spare time I enjoy taking ballet classes, reading, walking with my dog, practicing yoga, and watching football.