My name is Amanda. I am a high school math teacher. I have just recently moved to Des Moines from Kansas City, MO where I taught high school math for 11 years. (read more)
...I have an extremely high level of understanding of math concepts, yet students also have described me as very approachable. Math PhD with 6 years experience teaching courses at a community college (average student evaluation rating of 3.8/4 with 100% "yes" answer to recommending instructor to an... (read more)
...I taught probability, random variables, and set theory at Drake University twice. I have a sufficient understanding of linear algebra, having taken two courses in the subject in college, but it is a topic that doesn't come up every day. With regards to finance, I got an A in an MBA finance course and also have passed actuarial exams relating to interest theory. (read more)
...I also earned a "5" on the AP Statistics exam. I am best suited for those who might have low confidence in their math ability. I offer a welcoming and nurturing environment to learn! (read more)
...I have a BS in Mathematics from Grand View in Des Moines and am now working on my Masters in Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa. If you have aspirations of a career in the sciences, economics, finance, or even business, then mathematics is quite possibly the most important language to l... (read more)