...I strive to help them develop their skills, study habits, knowledge and a love for learning. I encourage critical thinking and I feel strongly that reading and writing are essential for most learning. My experience has shown me that integrating the personal interests of my students into their studies elicits engagement and enthusiasm, which then leads to success in their academic efforts. (read more)
...And I've taught part-time ever since as a hobby and personal passion, both as a professional, as a volunteer instructor, and of course as a parent. Math is often confusing to us because we don't know what tools we can use to figure out the "unknown." So I work to ensure my students know what to... (read more)
I graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Martin's University. I have worked as a chemist in the private sector and as a financial and budget analyst in the public sector, but have been at home most recently raising my children. I have taught mostly younger kids -- mine and others -- pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry for three years. (read more)
...This has included LD, MMR, EBD, and Aspergers students as well as mentally-ill students. I am also experienced in dealing with ADD and ADHD students. I have taken a number of courses in special education at West Florida University in Pensacola, Florida. (read more)