Hello! I am a former Preschool/PreK teacher and administrator, and I typically work with elementary students. I specialize in reading/math intervention, basic skills retention, summer bridge work, and Kindergarten preparation. (read more)
...In all my classes, there is a learner-centered environment in the classroom where students learn their subject by exploring and questioning their observations which would enhance their analytical and critical thinking. I try to imbibe in class activities while teaching in theory class. These in class activities would help the students to understand the concepts clearly. (read more)
...I mainly focus on my area of concentration Math in grades 4-8th. I also instruct in language arts, reading, writing, history, math, and some science. It is exciting to see when a student "gets it," then retains and can apply that knowledge to mastery. (read more)
...Eventually forced to select a major, James graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems. James earned his Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin in the CSEM (Computational Science, Engineering and Mathematics) program. Most of his work there was supported by a prestigious CSGF (Computational Science Graduate Fellowship) from the U.S. (read more)
...I have used astronomy labs in my physics course. I traveled to Aricebo in Puerto Rico with a NASA grant. I took a graduate course at the Green Bank Telescope (100 m radio dish) in West Virginia. (read more)