...Perhaps one of the most important things to do is to make a student smile, if they're smiling or laughing they're far more likely to commit what they learn to memory as they'll enjoy what they're learning. Its also important for students to see what mathematics does. The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". (read more)
...I recently refreshed my skills with college level Calculus courses.Algebra 1 is a major leap for many students. Why do we use variables? What is the point of solving equations? (read more)
...Algebra II is a foundational course for most higher math like calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. I can help you achieve success in this subject. Mathematicians, physicists, chemists and other scientists use calculus constantly, and I am no exception. (read more)
...While participating in this program, I was also a full-time graduate student at the university. Despite the rigorous expectations of my program, I obtained a 4.0 GPA along with my Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. My teaching approach lies in the power of learning lenses, which are different types of connections that allow us to interpret the world around us. (read more)