...Second is adaptability; I am able to gauge the desires and needs of my students and adjust accordingly. Third is effective methodology. Rather than talk at students, I ask open-ended questions such as, “How are you thinking about this problem?”. I am also willing to provide uni-directional instruction when necessary. (read more)
...I took my Algebra classes early in my high school career and exceeded in them. I took statistics here at NAU and received an A in the course, as well as on most of my exams. I took Anatomy & physiology 1 and 2, and received As in both the lectures and the labs. (read more)
...I am also state certified in Arizona to teach Secondary (Grades 6-12) Mathematics and have met the requirements to obtain status as a Highly Qualified (HQ) teacher in Arizona. My teaching and tutoring philosophy centers around reaching the highest level of understanding for students. I teach for true understanding, rather than rote memorization of skills. (read more)