...I taught thousands of students how to write good research and experimental design papers, with several students winning awards at local and state science fairs. I was a fraud and embezzlement investigator and developed evidence reports for the attornies I worked for to use in court. Middle school (6,7,8) science teacher all sciences for 17 of my 23 years in teaching. (read more)
...I love to share in the art of cooking, creating meals, snacks, desserts and other variety of foods that are healthy, nutritious and fun to make. I enjoy making it interesting and fun while also focusing on pleasing (all) the senses. I have been cooking (and continue to increase my knowledge base) for over 40 years. (read more)
26 Subjects: includingCommon Core,Elementary (K-6th),English,Elementary Math
...First, overcoming math anxiety is vital to success. Knowing that every math problem has an answer is also something students need to believe. Lastly, having the courage to ask for help is critical. (read more)
...In V & W, we had to use matrices to find the eigenvectors and eigenvalues for oscillating systems such as coupled springs, pendulums, or electrical circuits. In differential equations, we also had to both plot and find solutions to first and second order homogenous and non-homogenous differentia... (read more)
...Finally, I completed my post-doctoral training, specializing in traumatic brain injury, at UC Davis. I also have my single-subject CBEST credential. I have explored different career opportunities in education, but none of them feed my soul like the classroom. (read more)