...And, it is always essential to find out where your mastery of concepts stops and build from there to the concept under consideration. My outstanding mastery of math will be used to help you reach a fundamental understanding of the concepts. For example, a per cent is just a number multiplied by a 100 to make it easier to think and talk about numbers that are usually less than 1. (read more)
15 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Physics,Trigonometry,SAT Math
Teaching is a rewarding experience. I teach so I can learn about the world and all of those infinite possibilities that brand new minds bring to me each and every day. I graduated from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, receiving a Diploma in Basic Education. (read more)
...As an adult, I continue to learn about proper grammar, even reading books such as "The Grouchy Grammarian," which details the 47 mistakes most commonly made by professional writers. I know my grammar, and I know how to explain its rules to others. Geometry is one of my favorite subjects to teach because it's such a logical subject. (read more)
As a middle school math teacher for 23 years, I have taught 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade, including Algebra I and Geometry. My goal with all my students is not only to comprehend the math concepts but also become more confident in math overall. I have spent 16 years teaching in Harford County, Maryland and 7 years teaching in Cecil County, Maryland. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Geometry,Algebra 1,Elementary Math
...I find there's usually just a little piece missing in the student's picture of the subject matter, and not that the student can't understand at all what is going on. I am very good at actively encouraging and motivating the student to push through being "stuck". In terms of my own education, I've been through a lot of school! (read more)