...I am very familiar with the content and skills necessary to succeed on the Science section of the ACT. The MTLE is the set of teacher licensure exams in Minnesota. I am a MN licensed teacher. (read more)
...In my opinion, math education should be led by logic and concepts, then only afterwards strengthened by doing examples. Focusing on the "why?" and not just the "how?" of a problem shows students that any math problem can be conquered with the right tools. This gives them the independence to lea... (read more)
...I have a Simplistic and surgical method of approaching the problems. I don't assume my students have prerequisite knowledge unless they demonstrate full comprehension of Prealgebra. I graduated from high school with honors in Algebra 3 and AP Calculus and went on to do a double major in Math and Physics in college. (read more)
...I have taught a discrete mathematics course requiring first-semester calculus as a prerequisite and that was required as a prerequisite for computer science. I have taken an interest in combinatorics that includes some years of regular attendance at combinatorics seminars and have published one ... (read more)
...I also lectured Calculus III at Macalester for a semester as a visiting instructor. Through these experiences I worked with all kinds of college students and learned that each student has their own challenges when it comes to math. Some struggle with the big concepts, some struggle with the lit... (read more)