...I explain math concepts not just in a bunch of letters and numbers, but in examples that students are familiar with, like the slope of a staircase or the number of years it will take to pay off a loan. I start from where a student actually is, not where someone else expects them to be. I explai... (read more)
...Throughout these years, I have played in a variety of ensembles and settings: concert band, marching band, youth symphony orchestra, state honor band, clarinet ensemble, chamber groups, college orchestra, and (currently) a mixed college/alumni orchestra. I have also performed as a soloist and de... (read more)
...During my time as a student, I have been involved in a number of teaching programs that made me realize how fun it was to help people learn and understand concepts, especially those not thoroughly explained in regular classes. I believe that a passionate teacher who strives to look for their stu... (read more)
...I enjoy travel, anime, sports, and music. I scored 28% on my first college math exam. I’ve been there and I know what the struggle is like. (read more)
...The standards emphasize five key components: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language, and Media and Technology. In Reading, students progress through increasingly complex texts, developing comprehension skills essential for understanding classic and contemporary literature, foundation... (read more)