...I have passed the MTEL in English. I also passed the MTEL with very high scores in math. I work hard to make the subject accessible to students. (read more)
I am a retired public school mathematics teacher. I taught mathematics for 33 years at the junior high/middle school level. I taught math 7, math 8, pre-algebra, and algebra I. (read more)
...In the process of learning, students increase their interest in doing well in high school. I like to adapt the studies to focus just on those areas where a student can make major improvements. Many people see spelling as a waste of time in an age of spellcheckers. (read more)
...I take pride in my ability to be patient and tailor my approach to meet each student's unique needs, enabling them to effectively tell their story. Over the years, I have gained valuable insights by engaging with admissions officers, enabling me to understand what essays are viewed more favorabl... (read more)
...There have been several students who have used the skills that I teach them to not only improve their test scores, but also improve their classroom work. There are great resources to improve specific skills, although there is no substitute for the student doing some voluntary reading! I very mu... (read more)