...Then, we move to guided practice problems. The goal is to be able to end by doing the problems yourself. However, if you believe you would benefit learning in another way, I am happy to accommodate. (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)
...Also, bear in mind that for liability reasons, I require the presence of a parent or guardian in the first meeting with a student under the age of seventeen. Thank you, and happy learning!I have been two grades ahead in math since I started 3rd grade. I first began to study algebra on my own in the fifth grade and took an official course in the 7th grade. (read more)
...Learning how to handle unknown numbers is foundational but is also very intimidating when a student first hears a teacher talking about adding and multiplying letters of the alphabet. Unfortunately many students never have anyone help them through this initial stage of intimidation. They are convinced even before they begin that Algebra will be over their head. (read more)
I have been working in education for past 17 years. After earning my bachelor of science degree in Mathematics and certification I started teaching high school mathematics. My interest in learning strategies prompted me to continue my education, earning MEd. in Secondary Education and extra 18 graduate hours in mathematics. (read more)