ABOUT ME
BACKGROUND
I'm an educator based in Austin, Texas specializing in Technology Applications.
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Born and raised in Austin, I grew up on computers and video games. Over time I developed an interest in how video games worked, as well as how to make them myself. I became driven to learn all I could about art, music, and programming -- the core components of video games, among others.
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This passion propelled me to The University of Texas at Austin, where I graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Arts & Entertainment Technology. I usually tell people it's a long way of saying "game development."
Since then, I've been pursuing a career in education, where I can share all I've learned from my experiences at the intersection of art and technology.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that the act of learning is a skill in itself. It's the main skill I've had to hone in order to pursue diverse fields of knowledge.
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That said, I believe any skill is best developed through direct experiences and applications of knowledge, whether they be successes or failures. Anyone is capable of learning what they desire to learn, no matter who they are, because experience and practice are the seeds of wisdom.
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I incorporate the same philosophy into my approach to teaching. I scaffold lessons to make subjects approachable, and I meet students at their level to best accommodate their unique needs and learning styles. I understand that learning a new subject can be overwhelming, which is why I aim to provide a sense of structure through proper classroom management and lesson planning. Growth, not perfection, is what I value in students (and in myself as a teacher!)
Most importantly, I want my students to feel that they're learning and be encouraged to continue learning what they desire, even long after they graduate from my class.