...I love to inspire students, and people in general, to realize that they can understand and do well in math when they feel they cannot. Everyone has math abilities they do not even know they have. It just takes some encouragement and help to realize understandings that lie within them. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,GED,ACT Math
...Following this experience, I pursued a Master's degree in Actuarial Science. As a graduate assistant for two years, I gained substantial experience tutoring college-level students in Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics. In my extensive years of tutoring, I have worked with students ranging from 3rd grade to college-level, both one-on-one and online. (read more)
...I've developed my own course with great success. ACT Science requires unique skills that I can help students with. I am a former church choir director and professional chorus bass with Nashville opera. (read more)
...Maybe I can even get them to like it!The basic skills studied in Algebra I are the building blocks for all of the higher Math courses. My engineering study and work experience as well as my years served as a Math teacher have given me many examples to use to make Algebra I more interesting and t... (read more)
I have been a high school teacher for the past 28 years. I have a M.A. degree in English and a minor in Math, so I have teaching certification in both subjects. Most of my professional teaching has been in freshman English, but I have also taught Algebra 1 and Pre-Algebra. (read more)