My Background

Read below to learn. more about me and why I'm qualified to teach what I do.

Brief Bio

I moved every few years growing up, living in various states around the eastern half of the U.S. I was always ahead in school and learned how to help my peers from an early age. In high school I gained experience tutoring elementary students as well as other high school students.

In 2006 I joined the army and went to college at the U.S. Military Academy. During my last two years at the Academy I served in a variety of staff and leadership roles, and often trained soldiers in tactics, equipment, or ethics with little to no preparation time. I performed two research studies for the Army, traveled widely, earned a degree in physics, and studied computer science on the side.

After being medically discharged from the Army, I worked a variety of jobs. I taught public classes at the Lexington Public Library, taught physics and astronomy at Eastern Kentucky University, and then left these jobs to earn my M.S. in Biology from the University of Kentucky. I supported myself through graduate school in part by running my own tutoring business. After graduation, I took a job at the Janelia Research Campus, which is part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. There I joined a neuroscience lab where I developed software to streamline or automate their experimental processes and data analysis. I continue this work today as a self-employed consultant.

I am married to the love of my life and have two beautiful children ages 1 and 2. They remind me every day that some of the best learning happens through play, and taking oneself too seriously can be the death of curious inquiry.

My Qualifications

WyzAnt Tutoring service has confirmed my proficiency in many subjects via online testing. You can view these subjects on my WyzAnt Profile.

Math and Science

Bachelor of Science in Physics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (USMA, 2010)
Master's of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky (UK, 2018)
Career in software development for basic neuroscience research
Engineering track in Computer Science (USMA, 2010)
Certificate of Excellence in Mathematical Physics (USMA, 2009)
Certificate of Excellence in Lasers and Optics (USMA, 2010)
6+ years experience in scientific research (physics, biology, neuroscience)
2 years teaching experience physics and astronomy (KU, EKU)

Reading and Writing

Awarded Kentucky Foundation for Women’s (KFW) Artist Enrichment Grant for writing, $1000 (2013)
First Prize and $500 in Authorstand’s 2nd Annual Novel Contest (2012)
One year working as a freelance editor
Current freelance work in educational writing

Teaching Experience (other than that already mentioned)

2 years tutoring experience in all ages (2015-2016)
9 months teaching public computer classes for the Lexington Public Library (LPL, 2013-2014)
2 years frequently teaching individual and small group training courses in the U.S. Army (2008-2010)
Extremely positive feedback from all prior teaching experiences (available on request)

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