...So, back to school, I went and obtained my teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University in 2003. My teaching career began teaching in a small school district where I had both Middle and High school students. I spent 9 years there, teaching a variety of subjects, including 7th grade math, 8th grade math, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Physical Science, Conceptual Physics, and Physics. (read more)
...In any setting, I find it most important that students learn to experience math through progressive questioning based on skills/concepts they have already practiced. Nevertheless, the students must get whatever they need based on their current level of understanding. Current high school math teacher for Algebra 1. (read more)
...For another student, I met with her for a half-hour most weekday nights when she was in fourth and fifth grade. At the end of any session, I would spend any extra time practicing math facts and/or reading proficiency. I also tutored two students in English grammar over the summer to help prepare them for middle school. (read more)