...I'm April! I have been teaching for 18 years, both at the high school and college level. I have an active PA teaching certificate, graduated with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, and went on to obtain a Master's of Education in Secondary Mathematics. (read more)
...Not much beats the feeling of seeing a student have that moment when things finally "click"! Patience and good communication skills with each individual student are key. Equally important is the willingness and ability to adapt methods of explaining a topic until you find one that is right for that student. (read more)
...I am very good at actively encouraging and motivating the student to push through being "stuck". In terms of my own education, I've been through a lot of school! I earned my first Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002, and a second when I graduated Cum Laude in Biology from Millersville University in 2009. (read more)
...Beyond just teaching the necessary subject matter, I aim to instill problem-solving strategies, test-taking skills, and calculator proficiency as well, thus preparing students completely for the SAT Math section. Taking the GRE can be intimidating, particularly if it's been a few years since you... (read more)
...I teach so I can learn about the world and all of those infinite possibilities that brand new minds bring to me each and every day. I graduated from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, receiving a Diploma in Basic Education. Years later, I earned a BEd. in Basic Education (mathematics) from the same University. (read more)