Certified in the state of Texas, I have been teaching high school mathematics for 5 years. I've taught Geometry, Algebra II and AP Statistics. I have a Psychology degree from SUNY Fredonia. (read more)
...Maintaining open communication channels with students and their parents is integral to my teaching philosophy, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. I regularly engage with parents to discuss their child's progress, praising achievements, and offering encouragement. Transpar... (read more)
...I enjoy gaming (right now all I have time for is my weekly D&D campaign). I'll try to watch the Texans when I have a free Sunday afternoon, but it can truly be too disheartening at times.I have an extensive background in math and science. I'm still not 100% sure why, but I struggled immensely in... (read more)
...I teach how to do math in a step-by-step and logical procedure. Once the student understands the solving process, I then use real-life scenarios and problems to show applications and relevance. This approach gets kids to really understand what they are doing and see the value in it. (read more)
...After graduation, I played professionally throughout Europe, South America and the Middle East. A career ending knee injury in 1999 forced my retirement. After which I earned my Secondary Mathematics Teaching Certification from the University of Houston Clear Lake (2002) and a Masters in Mathem... (read more)