...This approach views language as a form of communication. Linguistic competence, the knowledge of forms and meanings is, however, just one part of communicative competence. Therefore the learner needs knowledge of forms, and meanings, and functions. (read more)
...I feel accomplished when my student understands the convoluted meanings of sensational passages, difficult math problems, convoluted scientific concepts, and can remember boring history facts. My Socratic method helps students strengthen their basics and guiding them to the solution by questioni... (read more)
...One quick fact about me is that I earned straight D's in math in elementary school. After a few months of practice and assistance from others, I started understanding the subject and went on to ace most tests and earn some of my best final scores. In fact, since high school, all my grades in math subjects have been straight A+'s, even scoring 101.12% as my final grade for calculus 2. (read more)
...This builds confidence and puts the student in an upward spiral of understanding and success. I am able to instruct for both calculator active and calculator inactive assessments. I am proficient with graphing technology on TI-84 and Desmos. (read more)