I hold two Master's degrees. These are in Chemistry and science education. I have more than 15 years of experience in High School teaching and general chemistry at undergraduate level. (read more)
...While 80% of students may make progress with standard instructional delivery, I specialize not only in reaching the other 20% but also in helping the 80% make even more progress. I use a thematic approach to teaching content; that is, I'm all about making it RELEVANT. I have taught in all of the core content areas and have instructed at every level from kindergarten through adulthood. (read more)
...I believe that in order to teach something, you must first master it. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at New York University. Engineering is a very mathematically intensive degree and I can say that I have a firm grasp of how math is applied to everyday life. (read more)
...I've always done very well in English-related fields. My GPA in Political Science was 3.4, my GPA in Anthropology was 3.5, my Critical Reading SAT score was 730, and my Writing SAT score was 700. In high school I graduated with a 3.95 GPA. (read more)
...My strength as a teacher lies in meeting a student where he/she is, building knowledge to bridge the gap between what is known and what still needs to be learned. My strength lies in clarity of explanations and in helping students understand "why" things work like they do in mathematics. I have been teachings Algebra 2 in Harford County for many years. (read more)