Ryan McCormack

About Ryan McCormack

I\'m an educator who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of young kids. My focus areas are mathematics, critical thinking and executive functioning, and my goal is to establish subject matter fundamentals, to bolster self-confidence and to help kids with tools they need to be successful lifelong learners.For the past 20+ years, in my previous career, I was a senior user experience architect and systems thinker, strategist and design team leader. My diverse background spans design, strategy and technology, which has allowed me to tackle complex problems using complementary perspectives.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Elementis Learning

   Jun 2023 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   I teach math to kids, with a focus on grade levels 4-9. My specialties include: Foundational skills (arithmetic, number systems), Pre-algebra, Geometry and trigonometry, Algebra (I and II), Counting and probability.I take a holistic and highly personalized approach, and also offer help with executive functioning and critical thinking skills. I\'m passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young kids, bolstering their skills and confidence, and setting them up for greater success.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  BS/MS/PhD, Chemical and Materials Science Engineering

  1985 — 1994