[…]California, from 2016 to 2019. She spent two years working as an instructional student assistant for chemistry at California State. During the spring semester of 2020, Sophya worked as an organic chemistry laboratory adjunct instructor. During her graduate studies, she worked as a general chemistry teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin. She volunteered at the Wisconsin Middle School Science Bowl in both 2021 and 2022, and worked within the Chemistry Opportunities Program and the Chemistry Department Catalyst Program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Sophya will begin her first year of teaching chemistry at Olney High School in Philadelphia, […]
[…]her free time, Maria enjoys spending time volunteering in the nursery at her local church, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places. Academic Background Columbia University (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) Columbia University (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) University of Maryland, College Park (Master of Education in Curriculum and […]
[…]performed DNA analysis on zoo specimens. Between masters’ degrees, Beth spent over a decade working as a forensic science DNA analyst. She worked for Washington State Patrol for eight of those years and spent the other two with the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory. More recently, she has gravitated towards teaching. Beth taught biology and environmental science for one semester and forensic science for a year at Marysville Getchell High School. Hobbies Beth enjoys 3D printing in her free time and is passionate about sea turtle conservation. This is evident in the selection of the topic for her master’s degree […]
[…]around you! I believe that students can use their knowledge of biology to enact change in their communities.” Professional Experience During her undergraduate studies, Kelly worked as a research assistant at the UCLA Clinical Translational Science Institute, as a private tutor at H.O.P.E. Summer School, and a youth development professional at the Boys and Girls Club of Garden Grove, where she assisted in developing weekly enrichment programs for underserved children and families. Kelly volunteered with Unified Sports UCLA, an organization that promoted inclusion and allowed for UCLA students and Special Olympic teams to participate in sports on the same team. […]
[…]will begin her first year of teaching mathematics at Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley, California, during the 2023–2024 school year. Hobbies In her free time, Lynn enjoys spending time outside gardening and crocheting. Academic Background Oregon State University (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics) Oregon State University (Master of Science in […]
[…]teachers, parents, and community activists. Moreover, I believe that math literacy is crucial for fighting injustices that are often complicated by and encoded in mathematical language.” Professional Experience During her undergraduate studies, Emily spent two years teaching math to students in grades one through four at Berkeley Math Circle Elementary. She also spent a summer working with the Yleana Leadership Academy, teaching college preparatory courses. Currently, she teaches Algebra Success, Algebra II, and Precalculus at Oakland High School. Emily will begin her fourth year of teaching mathematics at Oakland High School during the 2024–2025 school year. Hobbies In her free […]
[…]climbing, skiing, mountaineering, running, weight lifting, and all kinds of typical, hands-on, “maker” activities such as welding, woodworking, construction, and 3D printing. He also enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons with his friends, both locally and internationally. Academic Background Pacific University (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science) Oregon State University (Master of Science in […]
[…]as a lens through which my students can see, understand, and engage in their worlds and communities. I hope to provide a space for students to truly experience the wonder of mathematics as I have been able to.” Beth’s Story Teaching Discipline Mathematics Why Mathematics “When I was in middle school, I had an awesome math teacher who made math class fun and engaging. Much to my parents’ surprise, I begged to attend a summer math camp after having her as a teacher. As I learned more about math, I discovered how incredibly beautiful and exciting it can be.” Professional […]
[…]High School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, during the 2023–2024 school year. Hobbies In his free time, Sam enjoys staying active by playing soccer, frisbee golf, hiking and running, camping, swimming, and coaching high school soccer. Academic Background St. Olaf College (Bachelor of Arts in […]
[…]felt that it was the area where I could make the biggest impact. The discipline of physics allows for the ultimate combination of student inquiry, critical thinking, hands-on-learning, project-based instruction, and quantitative literacy in the science context.” Professional Experience During his undergraduate studies, Ian served as a physics learning assistant, physics tutor, and lab assistant at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Ian completed an internship at the University of Rochester, where he got to study third-order bi-nodal astigmatism in the Hilbert Telescope. Additionally, he completed an internship at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he worked on validating a […]
