I began tutoring in 2009 as a private math tutor in high school and continued through college. I graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in December 2015. I have been working as an engineer for a medical device manufacturer since then. I have also been a part time tutor since I graduated college, helping students with various levels of engineering, math, science, and test prep.

My degree required years of math and mechanical engineering classes, which I performed very well in. I have taken all of the math classes that I selected, along with calculus III (3 dimensional calculus and vector analysis), differential equations, and matrices. I have taken years of classes in physics, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibrations, turbomachinery, materials, product design, and manufacturing processes. I have a lot of experience with SolidWorks (CSWA Certified), C++ programming, Matlab, and Microsoft Office Programs (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). I also performed very well on the SAT, the SAT physics and math subject tests, and the ACT. Working as an engineer has continued to expand my own critical thinking and enforce the material learned in school.

With every student, we work through new material and improve study skills and critical thinking. Rather than giving students the answer, I guide them through problems step by step so they grasp the process and material. I can simplify the material so that it is easier to understand. I pay attention to and focus on areas of struggle. I am very patient and flexible and apply different teaching methods to find which works best for each student. I enjoy tutoring because it gives me the opportunity to use my skills to improve students' grades and give them the confidence to succeed. To me, developing study skills to be used in all subjects is just as important as learning the material.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.