Research Parent
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I am in the process of earning my Master of Education degree and California teacher's license for secondary science (physics). As a Stanford Graduate student, I worked as a teacher's assistant for a number of engineering classes. While a Caltech undergraduate, I worked as a counselor for their Freshman Summer Institute and a K-12 tutor for the children of Caltech staff. I also volunteered as a tutor at the local children's shelter. For the past 13 years, I have homeschooled my own 4 children. I also have over a decade of work experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry.
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Dinosaur Cards
These trading card style dinosaur cards feature information about 12 of the most commonly known dinosaurs including their size relative to humans. Inspired by Montessori nomenclature cards, these 5-part cards can be used for independent study by matching the smaller cards, using the large control cards to check for accuracy. They can also be used for a memory-style matching game. See http://researchparent.com/dinosaur-cards-and-lap-book/ for a free corresponding lapbook and more details on how
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Archaeology
Solar System Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 24 vocabulary words related to our Solar System in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games. The packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description • split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other • split cards featuring the term on one half and the definition on the other •
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Science
Paleontology Cards
This set of 12 cards features vocabulary words relevant to the field of paleontology such as fossil, plesiosaur, extinction, and coprolite. Kids can use these cards for self-corrected, independent learning or as part of a multi-player, memory-style matching game. See http://researchparent.com/paleontology-cards/ for a free version and more details on using these cards.
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Archaeology
World Zoology Cards
This set of 28 cards features 4 animals from each of the 7 continents including information such as their diet and conservation status. Montessori-inspired, kids can use these 5-part cards for independent study by matching the smaller cards and using the larger control card to self-correct. Alternatively, they can be used in a multi-player, memory-style matching game. When combined with a world map, these cards can also be used to learn geography. See http://researchparent.com/world-zoology-card
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Biology, Geography
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About the store
Experience
I am in the process of earning my Master of Education degree and California teacher's license for secondary science (physics). As a Stanford Graduate student, I worked as a teacher's assistant for a number of engineering classes. While a Caltech undergraduate, I worked as a counselor for their Freshman Summer Institute and a K-12 tutor for the children of Caltech staff. I also volunteered as a tutor at the local children's shelter. For the past 13 years, I have homeschooled my own 4 children. I also have over a decade of work experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry.
Teaching style
As a lifelong learner, I believe education should be enjoyable. I create resources for efficient learning so that kids can master necessary concepts and ideas quickly while leaving time for more meaningful learning experiences. I believe kids learn best when they are able to make connections on their own. I love creating fun, hands-on learning material that allows children to interact with educational topics.
Awards & shining teacher moments
<ul><li>Stanford Graduate Fellowship</li>
<li>National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship</li>
<li>Stanford Dean's Doctoral Diversity Fellowship</li>
<li>Caltech Upper Class Merit Award</li></ul>
My own education history
<ul><li>PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University)</li>
<li>Masters in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University)</li>
<li>Bachelors in Engineering and Applied Science (California Institute of Technology)</li>
<li>Masters of Education (WGU, expected Nov. 2023)</li></ul>
Additional biographical information
I created the blog <a href="http://researchparent.com">Research Parent</a> as a free resource for parents and teachers that provides quality, hands-on, educational material for kids of all ages. Visit the site for lots more downloadable learning tools, science and robotics experiments, book lists for kids, and other ideas to make learning fun. I provide exclusive content and early acceess to the educational material I create to <a href="https://patreon.com/ResearchParent">Patreon members</a>. Thank you for your support!
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