...I have also prepared several individuals for the MEGA assessment (formerly the Praxis II), certifying them to teach mathematics in Missouri. I received a Masters in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction from UMKC. I have a Career CPC in Mathematics from the State of Missouri for grades 7-12. (read more)
...I know that when preparing for the math portion of the SAT, it can be overwhelming to tackle the variety of problems represented in the given time constraint. Test taking strategies to maximize efficiency and reduce stress are key to success. When coaching for this exam, I integrate these strategies into my content based instruction. (read more)
To quote the Muppets, "We Built this City on Rock and Roll."My name is James Sisson, and I teach music and engineering classes. I have been a Public School Choir Teacher for two years, all while teaching private music lessons on the side. Similarly, I have tutored math for four years, and am furthering my knowledge on the subject, and more, by pursing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. (read more)
...The relaxed student can learn a lot more easily than the nervous student. Then I ask for the last test or problem set which gave the student difficulties. I then start looking at problems and go over them slowly, explaining every detail of every aspect of every step. (read more)
...I'm on track to receive my masters in mathematics (via online coursework) shortly, with an emphasis on differential equations. On the front of my own math pet-projects, I am interested in studying the possibility of the curvature of mathematical space-- where instead of asymptotes of a function ... (read more)