Chapman Physics

I have taught Physics for over 14 years in Texas, Chicago, and Germany. This included Conceptual Physics, Honors, Pre-AP AP, IB, and Abitur Physik.

I have spent most of my career teaching physics to students who need extra math or language support. I enjoy helping students who traditionally ''hate math'' learn to love it as a tool to understand the fascinating world around them. My goal is to make students feel they can solve any problem with enough time, patience, and good eraser.

I learned through formal trainings and practical application how to support students with significant gaps in math. In my classes, I found that a physics course can help many students catch up in math faster than in a traditional math course because they are more engaged in the real-world applications.

I have also taught physics to a large populations of English Language Learners in South Texas and to German Language Learners in Germany. I received formula training in both countries on language supports in science education. However, I think having to teach in my non-native language to German native-speakers was the biggest learning experience for me!

You know that moment, when you hook a student and they NEED to know why? And you can see the questions and wonder for the universe around them? That is the greatest honor/award! Bonus when the answer is ''Scientist don't know that yet, but please mention me in your Nobel acceptance speech if you figure it out.''

Bachelors in Physics 2008, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas

Masters in Secondary Teaching 2009, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas

''If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.'' -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” - Carl Sagan

“The highest forms of understanding we can achieve are laughter and human compassion.” - Richard P. Feynman

''I think physicists are the Peter Pans of the human race. They never grow up, and they keep their curiosity.'' - Isidor Isaac Rabi