I am working on my Ph.D. in engineering at Cornell University, where I also earned my master's and bachelor's degree in the same field. I have been focusing my research on the MEMS field. I have worked in after-school tutoring programs for middle school children and mentored as part of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. I prefer teaching math courses such as algebra 2 and physics. I want to pass my appreciation for physics concepts that relate to the real world on to my students. I believe that education is vital for success. I will teach my students to break tough concepts down into easier to understand steps. I hope to meet many new students and help them break through the barriers they are... read more