...My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing my students improve day over day and week over week, both in terms of their language skill, and the confidence that comes along with it. Few things were better than seeing a student who was struggling at the beginning of the semester improve to a point wh... (read more)
...While some instructors introduce mathematical formulas early on, I choose to focus on proofs and derivations for a deeper conceptual understanding of material. Mathematics often has a reputation of being mundane but rather than stifling creativity I like to foster imaginative methods and approac... (read more)
...Overall, I believe that math is not a difficult subject, it's just the way it's presented that makes it difficult. I have lots of examples from former students of how they changed the way they thought about math to a more positive feeling. I can help you work through your stumbling blocks and h... (read more)
...I have experience working with children in grades K-5. Due to the various grade level knowledge, I am able to determine what they have been exposed to in terms of math in addition to what they need to know in future grade levels. I am able to help them better understand the math vocabulary as w... (read more)
...I am particularly fond of this subject and enjoy helping others discover how cool it really is. I have been writing and helping students with writing for well over 20 years. While my own education and experience should speak for my skills, my own kids do as well. (read more)