...A math curriculum that is 5 miles wide and 1/8 inch thick does not provide a strong foundation for further inquiry. If a student is to be successful, there must be a deep base of core knowledge that provides confidence and the incentive to build upon it. Frequent feedback is also an important c... (read more)
...Then, after scoring 800 out of 800 on the GRE Verbal, I began studying for my Ph.D. in Philosophy. Finally, I taught three semesters of an introductory course in Philosophy, with a heavy emphasis on style and grammar in my students' papers. I scored 780 out of 800 on the SAT Math, and 800 out of 800 on the GRE Math. (read more)
...Algebra 2 really dives into the tricky stuff, and I have extensive experience with common trouble spots, in-depth review and practice, and helping students get ahead of the higher math curve. Algebra students tell me they wish the teacher explained things like I do, and I've helped many of them ... (read more)
...I have been signing since I was an infant (I signed before I spoke) and use it every day with my students. I have been a teacher of the deaf for seven years. I majored in Deaf education (preK-12) and elementary education (preK-6) in college. (read more)