...I am certified to teach all math grades 6-12. I graduated with a degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics and hold a masters degree in Educational Leadership. During my time as an undergraduate student I was a tutor for the college. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingGeometry,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,ACT Math
...Sometimes a student knows the material, but just isn't confident about how they found an answer. Other times, the student may benefit from a real-life example. For instance, a sports fan may understand the concepts of percentages better if it's explained in terms of number of free throws in comparison to total points scored. (read more)
...I can really help students see how the topics from Algebra intertwine with Calculus to understand the concepts. Sometimes student have difficulty with procedure, and sometime with conceptual understanding. I really try and make the connection with both to help with enduring understanding of the content. (read more)
...This work felt so rewarding that I decided to return to Brown for my Master of Arts in Teaching. There I was certified to teach History, Social Studies and received an endorsement in Mathematics and Economics. My teaching philosophy is guided by the belief that all students can learn, and all learning is in the service of understanding and building thinking skills. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)