Experience Summary
I graduated with a BA in mathematics from Metropolitan State College of Denver. I also hold a minor in Reading and the equivalent of a minor in secondary education. Math teaches logical thinking and I have ultimately loved this aspect about the subject! My reading minor also taught writing techniques though it was being an avid writer myself that allowed me to teach how to write a paper in 30 seconds or less that causes students to write a full page or more in 30 minutes or less. During my field internship I was published in an education journal twice. I taught a full school year in a private school before I finished my degree. I tutored ages 5 through 25 in various levels of math, reading, science, chemistry and GED curriculum.
Teaching Style
My teaching style first involves me putting myself in the shoes of the students and forming my daily teaching in a organized, goal oriented and interesting manner. In math the goal is introduced and the concept taught with probing questions to stimulate their thinking and participation.
Mistakes are not uncommon in math as I learned from my professors who were occasionally corrected by students; this gives students an increased confidence toward the mastering of the subject. Especially in math, an empowerment of learning math must be seen in the teaching experience; this is one of the key requirements I have in my teaching philosophy.
I beam when the light bulb goes on in the mind of the student! I teach so that the student knows once they learn a math concept, they will never have to relearn it again as it will never change.