...Students need to hear and see the math in their own way, in their own time. Rushing through explanations when the student is confused helps no one. I must listen, observe any errors, and then communicate effectively with the student until understanding, then mastery, is obtained. (read more)
18 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Common Core,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...Of course, education is not one size fits all, so as I meet learners, I will adjust my teaching approach to best fit your student's needs. In my current classroom, I have experience working in a whole group, small group, and one-on-one. I also have experience in differentiating instruction for learners of all ages. (read more)
...It gives you the degree to be a teacher. My real education began after college with mentors and colleagues that have helped me to develop strategies to bring success to all students. I enjoy learning new methods and trying new techniques to challenge and strengthen all levels of readers. (read more)
Prior to my retirement a few years back, I was a teacher for ~10 years at Western Carolina University in the department of Psychology (I was there for 10 years). I have a Ph.D. in Psychology and taught courses in Statistics, Research Design and Data Analysis, Sensation and Perception, and Neuropsych... (read more)
I love to learn and I love teaching. That is why I recently retired from a forty-three year teaching career. Most of my career was in Florida teaching high school students with the last eleven years in Georgia working with students with learning differences. (read more)