...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)
...I am not a disciplinarian. 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. (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)
...Full year of prep tutoring experience. Complete and recent knowledge of the test. I have scored perfectly on the SAT writing section both official times I completed the test I lead many advocacy protests, speaking motivationally to groups as large as 2000. (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)