I'm a "show me, don't tell me" kind of teacher. If I can't explain it simply with a real-world example, I don't understand it well enough to teach it. My classroom runs on three principles: keep it visual, keep it relevant, and keep it moving. High schoolers don't want to sit through 45 minutes of lecture, and honestly, neither do I. I break concepts into chunks, use a lot of "what would YOU do?" scenarios, and build in moments where students actually do something with what they're learning. I teach a lot of on-level and remedial students, so I've learned to strip away the jargon and get to the core of what matters. If a kid who hates school can walk out of my room understanding opportunity cost, I've done my job.