...My method uses crucial elements of math education that are missing in schools: a sense of connectivity between lessons and practical reasons for learning the material. These ensure a broader understanding of the material and bolster the students' curiosity and desire to learn. I encourage them ... (read more)
...So far this year I am at a public high school in rural new jersey where I currently teach AP Calculus as well as geometry and 8th grade math. In this role I have adapted to a much more fast-paced, academic environment in which I must adhere to guidelines relating to the timing of curricula (Such... (read more)
...These tend to juxtapose the more perceptible concepts seen in geometry and algebra classes. I find this sudden shift is at the root of why calculus has a tendency to trip students up, especially those in high school. To counter this, I like to consider concrete examples and analogies to the more abstract problem. (read more)
...I have both NJ and NY Mathematics Teaching Certificates and have 33 years teaching experience in teaching Mathematics in public school I have been teaching/tutoring mathematics for over 35 years, including ISEE/SSAT, Pre algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, and I have tutored SAT... (read more)