[…]finished up her first two years of teaching at this same school teaching geometry, quadratics, and Newcomer Math. Newcomer Math is a class for newly immigrated students that covers everything from how to say numbers in English and basic arithmetic to pre-algebra. Lauren will start her third year of teaching at Berkley High School, Berkeley, California in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Lauren loves hanging out with her roommates and friends, and watching YouTube videos. Academic Background University of California (Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Science and Mathematics Education […]
[…]TA, and I really enjoyed understanding Chemistry on a deeper level. Professional Experience Before becoming a teacher, Judith volunteered abroad in Guatemala in an elementary school. During this trip she was in charge of the second grade class, teaching the children English. Her group also assisted with some renovations around the school and painted murals around the recess area. This trip is what helped Judith decide she wanted to become a teacher. Judith has worked as an elementary school tutor for reading and math, as well as one year student teaching Chemistry and three years as a teaching assistant for […]
[…]Red Schoolhouse & Elisabeth Irwin High School (LREI). She also works as the faculty advisor for LREI’s community service organization, Engage for Change. She supports the students as they plan service events. Linda will start her third year teaching Physics and Chemistry at LREI in New York City in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Linda loves getting a matcha latte and going for long walks in Central Park. She is also currently training for a half marathon. Academic Background New York University (Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health) Teachers College, […]
[…]and learn about various phenomena through hands-on learning. Professional Experience Before becoming a teacher, Christian was a Manufacturing Engineer, working in Data Center Manufacturing for Twitter, and was a Management Engineer at Rady Children’s Hospital. He also worked as a Room Advisor and Tutor at RealityChangers. Christian did his student teaching in Physics and SDAIE Physics at W.C. Overfelt during the 2021-2022 school year. Since then he has been teaching Honors Physics, College Prep Physics, and Work Education Experience at Fremont High School. Christian will start his third year of teaching at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, CA in the […]
[…]two new elective courses, zoology and botany! Cathryn will start her third year at East Hartford High School, East Hartford Connecticut in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Cathryn loves to Salsa dance. She has found it very rewarding, and hopes to make time to learn more types of dance next year. Academic Background University of Connecticut (Bachelor of Science in Biology Education and Bachelor of Art in Biology Science, Human Development and Family Studies Minor) University of Connecticut (Master of Arts in Curriculum and […]
[…]Science at Durham School of the Arts in Durham, NC in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Camila enjoys reading, baking, birdwatching, and spending time with her cat, Darcy. Academic Background Rice University (Bachelor of Science in Bioscience, Minor in Anthropology) Rice University (M.A.T. […]
[…]two years. Michael will start their third year teaching at Jefferson High School, Daly City, California in the 2024-2025 school year. Hobbies In their free time, Michael enjoys spending time with their partner and friends making art, playing board games, and watching anime. Michael also enjoys knitting. Academic Background University of California, Santa Cruz (Bachelor of Science in Physics/ Astrophysics) Stanford University (Master of Arts in […]
[…]loves to crochet and knit. She used to sell handmade cat and dog sweaters. She also enjoys cooking, baking, watching horror movies and trashy TV shows, drawing, and hanging out with friends. Academic Background Vanderbilt University ( Bachelor of Science in Biology Sciences and Secondary […]
[…]time, you can find Sonia painting, going on long walks to explore nature, playing board games, cooking new recipes, and traveling. Academic Background University of Maryland (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Human Development) University of Maryland (M.Ed., Curriculum & […]
[…]not encounter elsewhere. In college, my love for physics was put to the test. The subject didn’t come easily to me, and I often questioned whether I was really suited for it. However, with a healthy dose of persistence and a lot of support from friends and professors, I persevered. Now, I view that struggle as a valuable experience. I’ve been in both positions: the student who breezes through a problem and finishes with time to spare, and the one who gets stuck five minutes in, wondering why it seems so much easier for everyone else. This dual perspective, I […]
