...I am taking time off to help raise our toddler, but I miss teaching, so I hope to help some of you here learn some math and physics!!On a more technical level: - I passed the Praxis-II (Physics) test in 2017 with a 176 out of 200.- I hold a postgraduate professional teaching license in the state ... (read more)
...I hated math through most of high school because there was a huge focus on memorization and not on the application or visualization. My turning point was when I took a calculus course with an excellent, dedicated teacher who showed me how the things I was learning in the classroom could apply to... (read more)
...There are 3 ways to approach all concepts that gets to the exact same conclusion or answer and I start with the one that I like the best. If that doesn't work then I will try the other 2. I do this because not everyone learns using the same approach and this method always works. (read more)
...I have taught chemistry for 11 years and AP Chemistry for nine years. I am well versed in all first year and AP Chemistry topics and have an abundance of practice problems and examples. I can work through notes and/or problems with any students and can even discuss labs and lab reports. (read more)
...In those years:
I have taught Algebra 100 times; I have taught Geometry probably 100 times also;
I have taught Alg II 10 times, and Trigonometry/PreCalc 30 times. Volleyball:
I own STAR Volleyball Camps that directs 10 to 15 site camps and clinics each summer. I have been coaching volleyball since 1985: 18 varsity high school teams, 10 JV teams, and 27 club teams. (read more)