I received a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Shippensburg University in 1972. Since then I have taught Junior High School Mathematics (Middle School); GED Mathematics; and College Mathematics (Basic Math through Applied Calculus). During my tenure at Shepherd University I rec... (read more)
...I earned an MFA in Theatre Directing. I have written numerous plays for children, all of which have been performed. I began my career as the Performing Arts Director for the Oklahoma Arts Council, and, after Graduate School, worked as a Theatre Director in the San Francisco Bay area, where I won an award for directing Equity Waiver Theatre. (read more)
...I have been grading the AP Calculus exam for over 20 years. I love to help students "own" the math not just rent it. I have developed many strategies to help master mathematics, prepare for test and build confidence in their math ability. (read more)
...I am very experienced in PSAT prep. I scored very high on my PSAT and SAT exams and I use this knowledge to give students what will help them score above and beyond. I use fun and creative ways to do this because i know the PSAT is not a fun experience. (read more)
...Since that time, I've been teaching ESL in Western Maryland. I am originally an elementary classroom teacher, so I approach language acquisition with both a content and and a language focus. I am a certified teacher in the state of Maryland with a Master's Degree in Reading. (read more)