...Starting with concrete representation and moving towards more abstract representation of concepts helps to build the foundation that students need to grasp challenging Math skills. I know how to break concepts and ideas down into manageable chunks and how to help students synthesize those concep... (read more)
...Math is a very favorite subject of mine. I also love reading, spelling, phonics. I love to work with children and teach them to learn; it is wonderful to see the "light-bulb" go on when they finally understand a subject they have been struggling with. (read more)
I am an experienced engineer and went back to school to get my masters in education assuming I would have to change careers after losing my previous engineering job due to an economic downturn. My plan was to become a high school physics teacher. My plans changed when I obtained an engineering job right after obtaining my teaching degree. (read more)
...I regularly teach math in the school district where I substitute. I arm students with an arsenal of dynamic ways to solve problems through avenues that are approachable and empower them to attempt complex problems on their own. I hold a bachelors degree in music composition. (read more)