...Although I majored in pure math, I took electives intended for Math Ed students to better myself as an educator. I made several Math Ed friends with whom I discussed teaching philosophy, and even sat in some of their classes after they became instructors to improve my own teaching. The most important thing I learned: it is one thing to know math, and another entirely to teach it well. (read more)
...For example, probability from my Basic Math and Algebra Student's textbooks. My experience level in Finite Mathematics is very comfortable. Moreover, I took 3 different practice tests pertaining strictly to Finite Mathematics and passed them all. (read more)
...I would also like to get at least a bachelors in mathematics. I also facilitated State Testing/College Readiness while I was a tutor at the district level-I have dealt with STAAR and TSI. While I was tutoring at Southside ISD I tutored everything from:
Prealgebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Precalculus
Calculus-Although I do not know much about the subject, a good chunk was self taught. (read more)
...This information helps me teach to the student. I also try to establish rapport with the student as soon as possible so that trust begins to be established. Trust is necessary to help both the student and tutor communicate effectively. (read more)
...ALL three college level classes were fascinating. I have tutored criminology and also have tutored ethics - which is often a required class for those majoring in sociology or criminology. Social Studies is one of my favorite subjects to teach or tutor. (read more)