...Wright High School in Stamford. My undergraduate degree from Penn State University was in theater arts, so my instruction is infused with lots of creativity! I specialize in helping struggling students or those with specific learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism or executive functioning impai... (read more)
...If they leave class with the confidence that they can read a problem, understand the underlying concepts involved, and use mathematical tools to solve the problem, I have been successful. I have BS and MS degrees in science education and have been a practicing high school teacher for more than t... (read more)
...In addition to my experience, I have both a master's degree in Spanish and Education. I have lived in Spain and Argentina (through a Fulbright teacher exchange) and traveled to several other Spanish speaking countries. I believe in using a communicative, fun and relaxed approach to teaching Spanish. (read more)
...I also conduct original scientific research, with results that I regularly publish in peer-reviewed journals. My somewhat rare background and experience – as a teacher and a researcher – allow me to combine characteristics from the latter to be more effect at the former. I prepare in detail, I ... (read more)
...Learn about how knowing the specifics of various geometrical shapes (i.e. triangles, circles, and squares), can be helpful in everyday life. For example: 'How to hang a picture straight the first time', and "How tall of a ladder do I need to buy to make a repair to my roof'. Save yourself time and money! (read more)