...Along the way, I ask students questions to see how much of the information they are absorbing. I have a lot of enthusiasm when I teach and I encourage students not to give up when they are struggling. I remind students how rewarding it is when they solve problems on their own with some guidance. (read more)
...Maths with my students, running Math Counts contests at the state level, helping to create the end-of-year high school math contest for my state, and many others. I believe that although algorithmic thinking and deductive reasoning is critically important in mathematics, so are conceptual thinki... (read more)
...I have also taught MCAS classes which incorporated test taking strategies. As an 8th grade Math teacher, I am familiar with the Math concepts evaluated in entrance tests like these. I have my Masters degree and my Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (all of the coursework for my Doctorate) in Mathematics Education. (read more)
...I work with students in grades 7-12 focusing on comprehension, note-taking, vocabulary, grammar/sentence structure, and written expression. I have previous experience working with students at the elementary school level as well. I love helping students feel confident in their work and seeing them succeed. (read more)