My Teaching Philosophy 

I believe that teachers are obligated to hold students to only the highest expectations. Doing so encourages the students to think highly of themselves, in return, and maximizes the benefits that accompany a self-fulfilling prophecy. I believe that with perseverance and hard work, students will rise to the occasion. Teaching is a process of learning from students, colleagues and parents, and I aim to bring a positive attitude, open mind and high expectations for my students into the classroom each day. I believe I owe it to my class to bring warmth and consistency to inspire those same traits in my students.

My decision to pursue teaching as a career is in part due to my desire to make a positive impact on kids’ lives. Teaching is a highly rewarding profession, and I cannot think of a better way to contribute to my community. I am a fifth-generation teacher and grew up in an environment where education was considered essential for a successful future.

My teaching style is one that incorporates small-group and one-on-one teaching. I believe this allows each student to integrate knowledge into a beneficial framework and gives them the safety and security of a positive learning environment. I strive to remain a strong source of nurturing support, encouraging the students to do their best and getting to know them and their learning styles.

My students must feel that they matter, that their opinions and ideas are valuable and that they are safe to express them. Therefore, I believe it’s essential that the teachers, parents and school community work together to create a collaborative learning environment for our students.

In conclusion, my ultimate goal as a teacher is to provide high-quality, individualized instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. I aspire to create a learning environment that is inspiring, making my students feel safe and secure. I aim to leave a legacy that other teachers and my students will remember: that I was a kind, warm person with a true passion for teaching.

Current Courses

 
  • Scientific Machine Learning for Materials Science, graduate level, 2024 Fall, Online
  • Introduction to Density Functional Theory, undergraduate level, 2023 Spring, Online