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I currently teach Calculus I as a full-year course at Boston University Academy (BUA).
I currently teach Calculus I as a full-year course at Boston University Academy (BUA).
Over the course of my decade-plus tenure at BUA, I have additionally taught Geometry and PreCalculus at the honors level, as well as one-semester courses in Integral Calculus (fall) and Multivariate Calculus (spring).
Over the course of my decade-plus tenure at BUA, I have additionally taught Geometry and PreCalculus at the honors level, as well as one-semester courses in Integral Calculus (fall) and Multivariate Calculus (spring).
Teaching Principles
Teaching Principles
Mathematics is like exercise: it requires hands-on practice to fully grasp its concepts. At the advanced end of the high school curriculum, connecting calculus techniques to real-world applications provides students with powerful motivation. In earlier courses, I have spent years developing and implementing inquiry-based, flipped-classroom courses across the mathematics curriculum to enhance student engagement and promote active learning.
The following dedications from the Classes of 2022 and 2024 capture how I strive to create a supportive and joyful learning environment:
"You have given our class so much to be grateful for. From your good cheer in the classroom to your consistently positive attitude all the way to your well timed, math-related jokes, your presence has brightened so many students' days. Your classroom is a place with infectious laughter, which never ceases to leave your students with a bit of joy, even when the world around them is full of so much chaos. Your support for your students is steadfast, and you have touched many of our lives with all that you do."
― Class of 2022 Faculty Dedication, Boston University Academy Yearbook
"We truly appreciate your constant dedication to each student's well-being. Your never-ending patience and support in and outside of the classroom will forever mean so much to us. You put the fun in function and though 0 divided by 0 is undefined, our love for you is infinite. Even if half of your questions are about the Diamond Car Dealership, you never fail to make each topic interesting. You keep everyone engaged and sometimes on topic, even when you get off topic. We appreciate all the random side tangents, especially the ones that teach us about student loans! Thank you for an amazing year!"
― Class of 2024 Faculty Dedication, Boston University Academy Yearbook
Mentorship and Departmental Leadership
Mentorship and Departmental Leadership
Although Boston University Academy does not have department chairs, I have taken on many similar responsibilities during my tenure:
Courses Taught: Geometry, PreCalculus, Calculus I, Integral Calculus, Multivariate Calculus
Extensive experience teaching 5 of the 6 mathematics course offerings at BUA, providing a comprehensive understanding of the department’s curriculum and progression.Mentorship: Guided new teachers from varying experience levels and disciplines, helping them acclimate to the school’s rigorous standards and collaborative culture.
Placement Process: Administered the mathematics placement process for incoming students, ensuring accurate course placements to support their success.
Faculty Coordination: Set agendas and delegated tasks to drive key departmental initiatives, including coordinating teaching assignments to align with faculty strengths and preferences.
Additional Teaching Roles
Additional Teaching Roles
Harvard Extension School
Harvard Extension School
Courses Taught: E-16 Calculus 2 with Series and Differential Equations, E-303 Math for Teaching Algebra
As a Teaching Assistant at the Harvard Extension School, I have supported a global, hybrid course in continuing education by:
Facilitating weekly TA sessions to reinforce course content and provide individualized guidance.
Grading weekly assignments and answering student questions related to advanced mathematics topics.
Various Summer Teaching Roles
Various Summer Teaching Roles
My summer teaching experience spans prestigious programs like PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) and Harvard Summer School. Highlights include:
Mentoring high school teachers (http://www.promys.org/programs/for-teachers) and students (promys.org/programs/pathways) through advanced problem-solving techniques.
Developing targeted lesson plans for accelerated PreCalculus courses at Harvard Summer School.
Courses Taught: S-Ar PreCalculus, S-115 Mathematical Methods, S-324 Introduction to the Art of Cryptography
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