...Math may present itself to be an intimidating and complex subject built with a lot of nonsense. So my approach to teaching is to help students use simple logic and reasoning to conquer different math problems. By centering sessions on logic, reasoning, and The Truth, students can obtain a better understanding of different math concepts and be able to make sense of the math they are doing. (read more)
3 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Prealgebra,Elementary Math
...Year after year, my students have been highly successful on the End-Of-Course tests administered by the state. It is a thrill for me to teach students how to think mathematically so that math actually makes sense and is not simply a method of "getting the right answers."
As for physics, I fell ... (read more)
I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and taught math for four years. After earning my MSW and practicing as a social worker, both as a mental health clinician and within the legal system, I returned to school to earn my PhD in Social Justice Education. In my time as a PhD student, I taught 5 BSW courses. (read more)
3 Subjects: includingElementary Math,ADHD,Social Work
...I have worked in education for nineteen years. I have played basketball in little league, high school, and college. I have coached little league and high school basketball teams. (read more)