...I appreciate student's will to learn by understanding. Shortcuts in solving problems can be used only if you understand what concept is behind that shortcut. I measure student's knowledge by his/her ability to explain the way(s) that leads to the correct answer. (read more)
...I have been a full time & certified secondary math teacher since 2012 in Texas. At the same time, I have been adjunct math faculty at Lone Star and San Jacinto College. Also, I have been creating and reviewing mathematics questions for the ACT company as a part-time job. (read more)
...I have also taught middle school grades 7th and 8th. During my career, I have been the team lead for Algebra 1 and also the Department Chair for 6 years. I was recruited into teaching by a fellow colleague who thought I should give it a try. (read more)
...I have actually taught Algebra 2 for 6 of my 8 years in teaching. I have also taught Algebra 1 as well as College Algebra (which is basically Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 crammed into one semester). I have taught calculus at both the high school and college levels and have received excellent reviews.... (read more)
...So my first 10 years in education were spent teaching Biology, Chemistry, IPC, and Physics. I also taught Algebra 1 when needed. After earning my Master's degree, I began teaching dual credit mathematics, also. (read more)