...I graduated from Mississippi Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in Math Education. I am in my fifth year of teaching Middle School Math. I come from a long line of teachers and educators, so I have always wanted to be a teacher. (read more)
...I really enjoy that moment when "the light bulb goes on" and a student "gets it". Explaining the underlying concepts and relating them to something the student can understand really helps. I believe the goal of mathematics is understanding not merely finding a solution to a particular problem or following some recipe of memorized equations and steps. (read more)
...I received an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Maryland. Ever since, I have been involved with training or tutoring in diverse fields, including prealgebra. I received an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Maryland. (read more)
...I am a mentor with iCouldbe--a program for at-risk high school students. I encourage high school students to stay in school, do their best, & go to college. During the school year, I mentor up to five high school students online, helping them choose a career path, or a college path. (read more)