Morgan Wilson

Biography

I’ve had an insatiable curiosity my entire life. Whether that’s in STEM, social sciences, creative writing, or improvisational theater, when I pick a subject up, I always pursue it with a passion and a desire to build a deeper understanding. I believe one of the greatest experiences you can have as an educator is watching a student have that “aha moment” when a subject finally clicks, and they become excited and independently motivated to learn more. Equipping students with the knowledge and self-confidence to successfully pursue their goals, whatever they may be, is what I get out of teaching.

I started off my professional career in tech after graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from U.C. Berkeley, one of the top engineering schools in the country. While working in industry I found that one of my favorite responsibilities on the job was mentorship. I’d present tech talks, host learning lunches, and bring new hires often fresh out of college up to speed on the job. Eventually, I decided to follow that passion and made the pivot fully towards education. Since then I’ve been tutoring kids 8-18 in math and computer science through Study Smart, the CoderSchool, and now AJ Tutoring and I’ve enjoyed it every step of the way.

What I’ve learned from tutoring is that every student has room to grow wherever they’re at in their educational journey, whether they’re struggling with the standards being covered in class or leading the pack. And when you can help them identify that next rung of achievement for themselves, whatever it is, and they finally grasp it, it can be incredibly rewarding! Even modest goals are worth celebrating.

When I’m not teaching I enjoy LARP (Live Action Roleplay), which combines my love of costuming, theater, crafting, and writing, and it regularly inspires me to pick up new skills—including, most recently, sword fighting!