Ever since I was in middle school, I knew I wanted to be a math teacher. I had a way of explaining things to my classmates in a way that "clicked" for them. Here I am now, still with that same passion and excitement to help others and make math "click" for them. (read more)
12 Subjects: includingStatistics,Discrete Math,Praxis,Finite Math
...Further, while tutoring math in college (almost 25 years ago), I was exposed to what has now become known as 'Common Core'. The basic premise behind this was to more carefully delineate student capabilities. Too many students were allegedly receiving a grade of 'A', with very different levels of understanding. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),Algebra 1,ACT Math
...Over the years, I have worked with students across various skill levels and have developed a strong ability to quickly understand how each student thinks about math. My strength is meeting students exactly where they are, finding an entry point that makes concepts click. Whether it’s building f... (read more)
...I have been teaching for twelve years, and teaching Math has been a most enjoyable experience. I seek to get to know my students as people; what makes them "tick" and how they approach math problems. Believe it or not, I struggled in Math class during my middle school years. (read more)
3 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Prealgebra,Elementary Math
...While the experiences starkly contrasted each other, both schools gave me a more nuanced view of the processes of planning lessons, engaging students, and communicating with the broader school community. Most of all, I learned how an excited, curious, or thoughtful class of students can create a... (read more)