About Jon

I tutored biology, chemistry, and physics when I was a student at Moorhead State University. While earning my Master's degree from Purdue, I worked as a teaching assistant for a non-majors biology course. I really enjoyed introducing the students to new topics, and to a new level of understanding of things they'd heard about. After earning my Master's, I worked as a lecturer in the same course for a school year. I've been away from teaching for quite some time, but my life and work experiences give me additional perspectives and teaching methods to share with students. Peers tell me I have a gentle, kind manner. I understand all people don't learn the same way; I learned early on science isn't one-size-fits-all. I try to avoid jargon, and to explain terms where they are needed. Meeting a student where they are has helped me to support students with grasping academic material. Students will find success if they are eager to grow and learn.