...It is a joy of mine to be a part of a student’s math journey and to build a strong rapport with them. Additionally,I have experience with special education students who have various learning difficulties within a general education setting. I have 8+ years experience in using IXL math in the classroom and as a tutoring tool. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Geometry,Trigonometry,Elementary Math
...My availabilities have shifted since I am now working full time as an 8th grade math teacher teaching both Algebra I & 8th Grade Math.I have taught Algebra I as a math course when I long term subbed for 8th grade math and had the advance students who took Algebra I. I also passed the state board... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Geometry,ACT Math
...I make my tutoring sessions enjoyable and I focus on confidence boosting, as I believe confidence is a crucial aspect in mastering mathematics. Additionally, I take pride in my ability to cater my tutoring sessions towards the specific student. Many times, a difficult math concept can be easily learned if twisted in a method which is best understood by the student. (read more)
...It helps for students to see how the theoretical converts to the practical. I worked for the US Forest Service for 16 years ranging from using my degree in Biology (recombiant DNA) for the Institute of Forest Genetics to doing the Abandoned Mine survey for the El Dorado and Tahoe National Forest... (read more)