...Once the gaps have been identified, I help the student understand each concept rather than memorize formulas. A student who understands a concept can generalize their knowledge to new problems and also begin to see the beauty of mathematics. I employ many approaches to teach concepts. (read more)
...I find it valuable to understand mathematics as a whole, even as an elementary teacher. I have my Texas Teachers Certificate in Mathematics 4-8. I am also ESL certified and I have the Professional Pedagogy and Responsibility Certification. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I have a Master's degree in chemistry from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Lawrence University, WI. I have spent some time in industry working as a chemist at Chattem Chemical, Chattanooga and at the DuPont Experimental Station in Delaware as an Associate Inve... (read more)