...One of the things I enjoy most when working with students is to see their attitude towards math change. I've heard many students say, "I'm not good at math" or "I hate math". I strive to help students realize that is not the case -- everyone can be good in math and excel! (read more)
...I am a dynamic and motivating individual who has children of my own. I am patient when it comes to allowing students to be challenged but to also provide support for them to reach their goals. I am a certified secondary math teacher with a masters degree and am admin license. (read more)
...I work with many students who wish to improve their English skills. Some of the skills we work on include writing, grammar, speaking and listening. I use TV shows, newspapers and other everyday materials to develop lesson plans. (read more)
...If we are analyzing a complex, multi-part calculus problem, I may ask something like, “How do I take the derivative of a polynomial?” These simple questions build their confidence and get them comfortable tackling more challenging ones. Next, I enter students’ ZPD and build their intuition by as... (read more)
...Second, it is paramount that the student be able to end up in the right program by the time they finish college as this is going to determine their working opportunities upon graduation. Finally, the ability of college students to network is going to be the greatest asset they have when they are... (read more)