...Throughout the years, STAAR tests came after the TAKS tests, consisting of about 54 questions, not to include the pilot questions added each year. Over this past summer (22), I went to a training about the new redesign of the STAAR test, how each new interactive test type would work, and how to ... (read more)
...Although most of my teaching has been in Social Studies, most of my tutoring has been in Math. What I enjoy most about tutoring is helping students gain confidence by giving them the tools they need to succeed. In addition to teaching and tutoring, I live on a small farm with my wife and three ... (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Texas Austin in December of 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Health Promotion and Fitness, and a minor in business. I have worked in the health field in many roles over the past 15 years. My experience includes but is not limited to personal trainer, exercise physiologist, patient advocate, arthritis specialist, and health coach. (read more)
...I have taken upper level biology, chemistry, and physics courses and have a clear understanding of the topics. This will help me to best explain, draw out, or test your students. During standardized tests of all types, English has always been my best subject. (read more)