...I have helped explain Prealgebra in ways understood by each student specifically, using my background training in Education as a guide. Specific focus involves the use of such methods as Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), Scaffolding techniques and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences e... (read more)
...In fact, some say that the best way to learn is to teach! Though I am well versed in a number of subjects I care about history in particular as there is nothing you can do in the world that is devoid of historical context. I believe that by better understanding the nuance and context of other backgrounds we can lead a better life and create a better society. (read more)
...After I retired, we homeschooled a number of subjects and I taught as a substitute sometimes at Oasis School, a private K-8 school. Other functions I filled at the school included working on their school board, assisting with PR/marketing, creating and running a large school fund raiser (Savor t... (read more)
...I am a former high school physics and chemistry teacher. I have an undergraduate degree in physics with minors in math and chemistry from Virginia Tech and an M. A. in Teaching with a focus on science education from Boston University. (read more)