...First, I explore how the students process numbers; some, for example, do not work with numbers visually, but aurally, by hearing them. Then, I encourage the students to work within their own personal perceptions, applying them to the tasks necessary to compute properly. I also encourage mental math, and help the children use patterns, rhymes and other "tricks" to make calculations easier. (read more)
...Previous experience as a licensed teacher for both high school and middle school level math, over 4 years experience as a private tutor, and 2 years tutoring online with distance learners. Private tutor for over a decade, working with students middle school through college level. I have a background in social sciences and teaching at high school level. (read more)
...I try to incorporate humor and fun during my tutoring sessions. During tutoring lessons, I incorporate visualization activities that I used when I practiced developmental optometry. Visualization is important in understanding elementary math concepts. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,ACT Math
...I also volunteer as a mentor in the CAS Summer program, which connects University students with the Actuarial profession. I believe math can be communicated in ways that anyone can understand. I also think that math requires practice. (read more)
...Degree in Elementary Education, worked with below and above level students in all subjects. I obtained my degree in Elementary Education, grades K-6th at Flagler College. I have since taught in all classrooms from K-6th as well as all subjects. (read more)