...I love seeing the eureka! moment from people when they figure out things they couldn't by themselves. The harder the subject or topic is, the more opportunities are out there in which I can make students feel the enlightenment. Much like everyday conversation, a slightly inaccurate assumption might be holding you back when you have trouble in understanding a concept and solving a problem. (read more)
...It is also important to build numerical fluency and mastery as the student progresses and I balance conceptual understanding with practice. As such, I want to help students develop a deep understanding of the concepts involved, the ability to problem solve using those concepts, and connections b... (read more)
...Later, I worked as Mathematics Adjunct Instructor at the Ohio State University. Besides my job as a college Instructor, I used to be a Math tutor also. I taught Math to diverse groups of students. (read more)
...My classroom follows a guided inquiry model that allows students to get a shared experience that can be discussed initially in small groups, then with the class. The lessons involve hands on, manipulatives, and/or on-line simulations. Discussions that follow ask students to think critically abo... (read more)
I’m Elizabeth! I have a bachelor’s degree in history and English from Oberlin College and a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. I’m a licensed K-12 teacher with over 20 years of work experience as a researcher and classroom teacher under my belt. (read more)