Teaching
Teaching
I have more than 10 years of experience teaching mathematics at the high school, community college, and university levels. At UMKC and Metropolitan Community College, I have served as the instructor of record for a wide range of undergraduate courses, including College Algebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus I–III, and Statistics. Earlier in my career, I also taught Discrete Mathematics and Olympiad-level problem-solving at the high school level.
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), 2020-current
Calculus I, II, III
Precalculus
Trigonometry
Calculus & Matrix Algebra
Metropolitan Community College (MCC), 2022-current
College Algebra
Statistics
Principles of Algebra
Senior Math Tutor, Johnson County Community College (JCCC), 2019–2023
My goal as a teacher is to make mathematics meaningful, accessible, and empowering. I use multiple approaches — visual, computational, and applied — so that students can connect abstract concepts to real-world contexts.
In College Algebra, I use Desmos to illustrate graphs of functions and inequalities.
In Calculus III, I incorporate Python to visualize 3D surfaces and vector fields.
In Statistics, I design group projects based on real biostatistics problems, encouraging students to interpret statistical tests as they would in scientific journals.
For students unable to attend regular office hours due to work or family commitments, I schedule flexible one-on-one appointments, ensuring equitable access to support.
Looking ahead, I aim to continue teaching core mathematics courses while developing interdisciplinary offerings that bridge mathematics, statistics, and public health. My doctoral research in infectious disease modeling provides rich case studies that I plan to integrate into statistics and applied mathematics courses, helping students see the power of mathematics in addressing societal challenges.