...I have also prepared several individuals for the MEGA assessment (formerly the Praxis II), certifying them to teach mathematics in Missouri. I received a Masters in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction from UMKC. I have a Career CPC in Mathematics from the State of Missouri for grades 7-12. (read more)
...I also make sure they understand the topic by either quizzing or doing practice problems. My students have had successes in improving their grades and their understanding and application of the subject overall. I absolutely love helping them gain the confidence in what they found previously challenging and seeing that the subject they're learning is actually doable and fun! (read more)
...The joy of seeing a student's eyes "light up" when he or she understands is priceless. After more than thirty years of teaching, I have a very large "bag of tricks." I have succeeded many times when less experienced teachers have failed. The first thing I do is put the student completely at ease. (read more)
...As a math lover and fanatic, I will not only teach you your math course content, but also to appreciate it as an indispensable tool with which you can view the world, make sense of it, and find beauty and order in what may seem like chaos. That sums me up pretty well *ba dum tsk*.In high school,... (read more)