...I have an undergraduate degree in Biology, 3 masters degrees in various educational areas, and a Ph.D. in education research. I have 3 certifications, 1 in science, 1 in special education, and 1 in administration. My approach to teaching is centered around providing real-world applications and explanations based on the students age, understanding, and needs of the course. (read more)
...I also received a 720 on the Mathematics Level 1 SAT subject test. I received a 35 on the math section of the ACT. I took differential equations at Penn State and received an A-. Since then, I have used differentials in most of my engineering classes and have continued to improve my skills at taking derivatives and integrals. (read more)
...With the fundamentals to algebra and the beginning concepts in geometry being introduced, students can struggle if their math foundation is not strong. It is important to address any difficulties before discouragement sets in. Specific weaknesses are sometimes masked, especially if scores are i... (read more)
...I have taken several standardized tests during my graduate pursuits. I believe that standardized tests are about a student's knowledge of the material as well as one's ability to take standardized tests. I work with students on content knowledge as well as study skills and test taking strategies. (read more)
...In college, I helped incoming students and their families during new student orientation and helped college students succeed academically as a peer mentor for different university courses. After college, I taught biology and earth science to small cohorts of fifth and sixth-grade students. The ... (read more)