...I helped my wife homeschool our children from kindergarten to junior high and then helped tutor students during in school study sessions in junior high as well as children from foreign countries such as Colombia, Peru, and China. I have worked extensively with children of all ages as a sports co... (read more)
...I'm Becky B and I have 12 years of teaching experience in Dallas ISD. I received a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master's degree in Education from SMU. I have served as math department chair and as the math instructional lead teacher at Conrad High School. (read more)
...My philosophy in teaching math is:
- Learning math should be an active experience and should relate to the world. And always use “simpler numbers” if a problem’s numbers are complicated. (For example, paying $4 for 2 oranges makes it more obvious that you need to divide than paying $5.88 for ... (read more)
...Since the age of 15, I've been captivated by math and dedicated to pursuing it for the rest of my life. This passion has provided me with a unique perspective as a student, allowing me to understand the challenges that arise while delving deeper into the subject. With each passing year, my math... (read more)
...My approach is basically seeing how the student would attack a certain problem, finding the faults in their methods, and trying to explain the correct method of problem-solving in ways that would be most relevant and/or comprehensible to them. Ultimately, I truly enjoy being able to share my kno... (read more)