I currently teach Chemistry and AP Physics 1 in Houston, Texas. I received my bachelor's degree in chemistry from Caltech, where I served as an undergraduate research and teaching assistant. I moved back home to Houston for my graduate work. At Rice University, I studied the heating behavior of different materials under exposure to radiofrequency with applications in cancer therapy. One of my favorite parts of my time at Rice was working as a TA in General Chemistry. I received my PhD in 2016, then began my career teaching. My interests include research-based science teaching methods, such as Modeling Instruction, and new approaches to grading and assessment.
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