Experience Summary
I started off my career as a Software Engineer and moved on to teaching computer courses at a university. After I moved to the US, I started teaching Math and Science at a private school. For three years I taught middle and high school students in a small school setting. While teaching at the private school, I went back to school to get my teaching credential. While I was working towards my credential, I obtained employment at a public school and have been teaching Math at this school since August 2005. Last year, I also got an opportunity to teach Computer Science. This is my second year teaching Computer Science along with Math. In addition, I have also been tutoring at a local tutoring center for the past 2 years.
Teaching Style
Math has been my passion since a very young age. Since I teach what I love, it shows in my teaching. I believe everybody can learn. It is just a matter of seeing what works for a particular child. I employ both audio and visual techniques when I teach. I think Math is best learned through examples. Hence, when I teach I incorporate lots of examples in my lessons. I like to challenge my students and help them apply what they learn. I also feel that people fear Math because they have gaps in their prior knowledge. This fear can be best overcome by filling in the gaps in their knowledge and building up confidence.