...Computer Science topics include HTML/CSS, Java, JavaScript, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and other frameworks and tools. The focus with math and computer science topics is a holistic approach, giving the student the tools to tackle any type of problem sets as well as projects that they... (read more)
...I have successfully launched numerous classes of nursing students into the math section of their TEAS/HESI exams. I have trained multiple RNs and LPNs in caring for medically fragile foster children in my care. I have a Master's in Math Education, I'm dual certified in math and special education, and I have 40 years experience teaching the math needed to pass the TEAS/HESI exams. (read more)
...That is why it is one of my favorite subjects to teach. It is a very structured and elegant subject which has a lot more to do with algebra than with calculus. I believe that it is much more important to be able to see the underlying structure of the subject rather than know specialized tips and tricks for solving particular problems. (read more)
...I studied neurobiology and am currently researching neurodevelopment. I'm originally from Oklahoma City and enjoy traveling, reading, and trying new restaurants in my spare time. I have found throughout my studies that there is a significant difference between knowing enough to pass an exam and having a functional base from which to draw conclusions and make evaluations on a subject. (read more)
...My favorite method of doing so is constantly facing students with variations of the original problem, waiting for their ideas, and challenging them. I always try to explain the same principle from different perspectives, often using cross-disciplinary analogies. These allow for a deeper understanding of the material and also provide students with a broader arsenal on their exam day. (read more)