...I took many botany courses, (both upper level undergraduate and graduate courses), practiced botanical illustration, and went on as many field biology courses I could. After I received my baccalaureate degree I went on to study science education and receive my teaching certificate. My first teaching job, which I still hold, was teaching Botany at a small private high school in my town. (read more)
...I have taught high school Geometry for 2 years. In addition I found many of my students becoming more excited about Math; however, they still did not warm up to proofs. I've also tutored Geometry professionally for over 5 years. (read more)
...In all those 35 years, I have taught all groups of students: advance kids, struggling kids, kids with special needs, diverse kids, and LEP kids (language learners. I have learned to adjust my teaching strategies to the specific needs of my students and I am happy to note that they become successful at the end of the course. I made learning Math a fun activity rather than a dreadful one. (read more)