...Studying for the SAT is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires having an effective study routine that produces results yet doesn’t prematurely end in burnout. For my grad school applications, I took the GRE, and after months of preparation, I got a 169, a 167, and a 5.0 in the Quantitative, Verb... (read more)
...I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Denison University (Granville, OH) as well as a Masters of (Multicultural) Education from Eastern University. Teaching wasn't my first career: Prior to teaching, I spent over a decade in the field of medical technolog... (read more)
...This knowledge was applied in both industry and academia. I have taught 3 years of college level chemistry (lecture and laboratory classes). I never used Excel that much until I entered graduate school at the University of Delaware. I had to teach myself how to keep a database, graph, and do calculations. (read more)
...This leads them to believe that math is hard and boring, or that they'll simply never be good at it. However I believe that with the right individualized approach any student is capable of success. I have found that when students can find ways of approaching problems that feel intuitive to them, they can complete their work much more quickly, accurately, and with confidence. (read more)
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