...I started teaching home-schooled students in March of 1998. At that time, I was supporting the parents to teach Elementary Math, Algebra I,II, Trigonometry, Geometry, Ancient Latin and Earth Science. The curriculums that I am most familiar with are: Math-u-see, Alpha Omega Publications, Henle Latin, Saxon, Cambridge Latin, Ambleside Online, Apologia series and Charlotte Mason. (read more)
...I am familiar with and have taught specific topics like trigonometry, polynomial functions, vectors, binomial theorem, parametric equations, rational equations and many others. I have taught trigonometry for 6 years. For the schools where I taught Trig, it was a part of an Advanced Algebra or Geometry course. (read more)
...I am consistently successful at building a strong, collaborative rapport across a diverse spectrum of students in order to engage them in the learning process. I have a Bachelor of Science in Political Science (University of Wisconsin-Madison), a Bachelor of Arts in History (University of Wiscon... (read more)
...I also use some sight word recognition. Many words are not pronounced phonically and need to be recognized rather than decoded. Many methods will be used including paper pencil exercises, dry erase marker assignments, dictation and reading of words, sentences, and stories. (read more)