...This means that I am committed to finding a way to help students learn that does not just start with a specific goal in mind, but tracks a series of successive goals that may be subject to change according to the progress of the student. Following this method, I have seen students succeed in lev... (read more)
...Here I studied Teaching and Curriculum with a Minor in Mathematics receiving my Master's Degree in 2014. I taught for seven years (July 2009 - July 2016) before giving up my career to become a stay-at-home mom. When teaching, I feel that my style was a lot more hands-on involvement from my students along with individual work. (read more)
James is a professional mathematician and scientist. During his time as a graduate student and post-doctoral researcher, he wrote supercomputer programs to solve real-world scientific problems. James authored and co-authored several scientific papers about this work, which are now published in top academic journals. (read more)
...I encourage students to keep good summary sheets prior to a test. These combine to study for a final. And these are of great use in the 'next class' for which their current class is a prerequisite. (read more)
...I also include vocabulary work to improve students' mathematical communication. With experience teaching math to students in middle school, high school, and college, I recognize the discouragement that comes from years of math struggle as well as the misconceptions that students often bring to t... (read more)