...I want to build my student’s math confidence. I’ll do that by introducing concepts using a “low floor” to promote early success but inching up the challenge to find the right balance so my students will feel accomplished. Everyone is a math person and it’s my goal to help my students believe in themselves and close our sessions on a high note. (read more)
...Often there are very new ideas introduced in Algebra 2 (e.g. completing the square) and I have a variety of visual tools to help students learn to succeed independently. Please check out my Examples of Expertise to better decide if I am a good fit for you! Hello! (read more)
...I hated math through most of high school because there was a huge focus on memorization and not on the application or visualization. My turning point was when I took a calculus course with an excellent, dedicated teacher who showed me how the things I was learning in the classroom could apply to... (read more)
...Additionally, that would give me a chance to keep using what I learned in school so that I don't forget it! As such, I would love to help explain concepts to students so that they can understand what's going on in class, in addition to helping them do their homework. My strongest areas are math, especially pre-algebra, algebra and geometry, and English. (read more)