...But researchers say think again. The things we think typically matter to make an effective teacher- how many years experience, how many degrees, whether you have a degree in this or that-don't seem to matter much at all. What really matters is what teachers do with children in the classroom or within a tutoring environment. (read more)
...My experience includes 9 years as an elementary teacher, 5 years as an educational consultant providing training and coaching for public school teachers in phonics instruction, and 2 years as an adjunct professor teaching reading courses to elementary teacher candidates at Kutztown University. A... (read more)
...I have also earned my teacher certification in mathematics, a principal certification and a Total Experience Learning certification. I am currently a 7th grade math teacher who has 16 years teaching experience including 9 years at the high school level. At the middle school, I teach Pre-Algebra as well as regular 7th grade math. (read more)
...Currently, I am a STEM professor (adjunct) at Reading Area Community College. To me, math is history, art, poetry, nature, and the search for a divine fingerprint. But frequently it presents itself as frustrating confusing problems that make your head spin. (read more)