For the last 5 years, I have been teaching Math and Science in a K-8 private school that will not be reopening in September. I have 2 sons on the autism spectrum. Our school district just wanted to put them in Life Skills classes and not focus on academics. (read more)
...Helping them allowed me to learn different teaching techniques, as each student learns differently. For instance, students who lean more towards the visual side, I presented them with power points as well as demonstrations to keep them focused and engaged on the lesson plan that I prepared. For... (read more)
...I strive to not only help my students achieve a basic understanding of the topics they are studying, but to also help them move forward on their academic journey. I enjoy engaging with the applications and intersections of math within students’ own lives. Having struggled in some classes in my own academic career, I understand the stress and frustration not fully grasping a topic can cause. (read more)
Hello! I originally went to college to be an elementary education teacher but quickly learned that I really loved teaching math and pursued a NYS math certification. I taught middle school for 9 years and have been teaching high school for the past 4 years. (read more)
...As a school administrator, I also evaluated others who taught mathematics. My method is to make the subject as simple as possible and to help the student fully grasp the concepts so that understanding goes beyond rote memorization. I have a BS and a MS degree in music education. (read more)