...Please also refer to my Qualifications Summary under "English." I’m 71 years old and have been literate and politically aware since I was 16. As an English teacher, I have taught in conjunction with both the US history and US government/world government teachers for many many years. I also teach research skills, statistical, reading, skills, and analysis skills for writing. (read more)
...However, in my senior year, I had a distinct turn of direction in my interests and decided to take AP Statistics, AP Physics, AP Calculus AB, and AP Literature. I found a love for math, and discovered how to make it easier to learn, for all individual learning types. As a method of learning, I developed lessons plans and unit summaries along the way for every subject. (read more)
I have over 20 years of demonstrated success as a standardized test tutor, including 10 years of teaching a GED prep course at a community college. I was employed until last year as a secondary adult education teacher helping students prepare for all 5 parts of the GED/HISET exam. I'm currently a math adjunct and tutor at a community college, which I've been associated with for over 20 yrs. (read more)
...I have also worked as a YMCA day camp counselor and director, and have an appreciation for the diversity of student engagement and learning approaches. I demonstrate patience and a sense of humor, and I tie concepts to real-world applications using references related to the people I am working with. I find that combination helps to create a more effective learning environment. (read more)
...I graduated from my Master of Science in Information Management at Syracuse University in 2014. My mathematics training in China and in the US gave me a solid understanding in various areas of math including algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics. I am very patient and can explain concepts clearly. (read more)