...Whether it involves breaking down complex concepts, providing practical examples, or offering step-by-step guidance, I strive to create a supportive and engaging environment that promotes understanding and academic growth. Although my formal teaching experience is limited, I have informally assi... (read more)
...Be a person (any type)One of my core beliefs as an educator is that everyone is capable of learning math to high levels. Historically, math teaching has had a very narrow approach, largely relying on the "I do, we do, you do" model. This approach only works for a small sector of students who ma... (read more)
I was a special education teacher for 34 years teaching middle school students in ELA. Math and Social Studies. I have also co-taught with my colleagues in the same subject areas. (read more)
...I spent ten of those years in Virginia where I taught second grade, fourth grade, and Kindergarten. During those years I tutored Kindergarten and second grade students in math and reading in small group settings. I also worked one on one with several first graders. (read more)
...Teaching students about the creative process is an immensely enjoyable experience because of the balance one must find between objective rules-of-thumb and subjective interpretation. In short, if you need a little help better understanding anything from Math, to Guitar/Songwriting/Music Theory, ... (read more)