...I have had the privilege of teaching Algebra 2 at the high school level for 25 years, and now at the college level (College Algebra I and 2) for 2+ years. What I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to work one-on-one to help struggling students improve their critical thinking and proble... (read more)
...For tutoring, I have students work through as much of a problem as they can on their own, teaching them in real time where needed, and striving to get them to high independent performance. For mentoring, I teach productive "self-talk" that enables them to break down issues into manageable pieces... (read more)
7 Subjects: includingPrecalculus,Calculus,Geometry,SAT Math
...In student teaching, I draw upon real-life examples that help students understand the more complex theoretical aspect of the subject matter. I then use those examples to walk students through the analytical steps in solving a given problem. This has helped them master the concepts and do well in their formal studies or apply the knowledge successfully to their work. (read more)