...I have also worked as a teaching assistant and lab assistant in geology, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. In addition to that, I have minored and mentored in biology and physics. Needless to say, I know my around math and science. (read more)
...I would say, of the four teaching challenges, the most important for the child is success. Set the goals low and continuously raise the bar - for each hurdle achieved, celebrate while raising the bar higher. Never forget the hard work the child is putting forth to accomplish the goals - or, if the child is not working hard, try to figure out how to better engage them. (read more)