Experience Summary
Experienced Middle School math teacher. Certified in Math Grades 6-9 and in Elementary Education. Teaching for 13+ years with the last 8 years teaching 6th grade through Pre-Algebra. I am very familiar with Common Core, have a good grasp of the concepts and many methodologies for teaching it. I have taught in public schools, private schools, and virtual school. Before I was a teacher, I had two other careers - computer programmer and a stay-at-home mom. These experiences have given me a deeper insight into learning and applying concepts.
Teaching Style
I believe all students are unique and each learns in their own unique way. When I teach, I feel it is important to consider the various learning styles so I an incorporate different approaches into a lesson. This way, the lesson is modified to use the student's strengths whether that is art, music, poetry, videos, movement or such.
My Hobbies
I have 3 interest - sewing, horseback riding and travel. My favorite trip was last year when I went to Alaska and watch the wild bears scoop the salmon out of the river, then went on a whale watching cruise and saw much wildlife. To satisfy my sewing crave, I have an Etsy shop where I sell items I have sewn and embroidered.