...A student may not understand why 0.3 is greater than 0.25, but they know why three dimes are worth more than two dimes and a nickel. Another is to present a simpler problem with the same concept, such as posing 1/3 + 1/4 to a student who answers 7/12 + 4/5 = 11/17. Yet another is to consider an extreme case. (read more)
...I have been trained by the best teachers from Dallas and The Teachers College of Columbia in reading and writing. I have taught elementary science for 2 years. I have taken several biology courses. (read more)
My goal is to show young people the value of being self aware as they enter an age when information presented to them is increasingly difficult to trust. Using citation and being able to recognize reliable resources is an invaluable skill today. I want to teach young people how to be prepared to take care of themselves for the rest of their lives. (read more)
...I work for Van Independent Schools in Van, Texas as a Braillist for the district. I help with several students who need Braille instruction. The ages of children I have worked with are 9, 11, 13. (read more)
...I try to introduce students to material they enjoy. I also use different instructional strategies to enhance their reading levels. If you need someone to help you, I am that person. (read more)