...I was in UIL Math and Calculators, which were math competitions, ever since middle school. I have over 50 trophies, and 50 ribbons for UIL alone. I have also been to the State UIL competition twice, our school took 2nd place at state for UIL calculators in 2007. (read more)
...If the student's problem is more of a behavioral issue I may not be the best choice. But if the issue lies with an inability to grasp the subject I excel at finding alternative means of exploring the subject to create true understanding by the student. I taught in middle school, high school and community college as a math instructor. (read more)
7 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Geometry,SAT Math
...I have taken a number of courses in advanced, proof-based mathematics throughout my mathematical education. While I was a Master's student at UIUC I was a TA for the following undergraduate courses:MATH 125: Elementary Linear AlgebraMATH 225: Introductory Matrix TheoryMATH 241: Calculus 3MATH... (read more)
...I conducted extensive research on what the top schools want, and well as gone through the process of deciding what I want in a college. I know the college writing process, and annotated many of my peers essays. In addition, I’ve completed the difficult required writing course every Harvard freshman must take with an A. (read more)
...I am always looking for different ways to teach and motivate students. As a special education teacher I have had much experience working with students with dyslexia and have many resources that would assist in helping a student with dyslexia. I have always enjoyed Social Studies, in fact because I enjoyed it so much in college, I came close to getting a minor in Social Studies. (read more)