...I love students who 'hate math'! I have been a college mathematics professor for 15 years, teaching courses in College Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, and Remedial Mathematics at the following colleges: Diablo Valley Community College in Pleasant Hill, California; California State University, Ea... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Statistics,SAT Math
...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 teach to all learning styles and I am happy to dialogue with families of students to assist them in maximizing their child's learning potential. I connect with a student's learning style to bridge gaps in understanding. I make Mathematics a valuable skill to students, so that they feel there is a purpose in their learning. (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)