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Over 18 years teaching and tutoring Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, 6th,7th Grade Math, SAT prep, GRE prep, PSSA prep. I've taught at a local Community College (Algebra and Algebra 2), a Christian High School, an online High School.
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Preview of High School CCSS Sequences Arithmetic and Geometric PowerPoint

High School CCSS Sequences Arithmetic and Geometric PowerPoint

This is a 7th-10th Sequence PowerPoint with a 10 problem homework document and answer key included. It is 14 minutes long, narrated and animated. It should run automatically but needs the teacher to click to end it. It contains 7 examples worked out on arithmetic and geometric sequences and mentions the Fibonacci sequence. The exit problem is CCSS (Common Core State Standards) aligned and the answer key is included in this package. It is intended as an introduction to sequences for middle a
Preview of Algebra Made Easy Factoring Difference of Two Squares Polynomials PowerPoint

Algebra Made Easy Factoring Difference of Two Squares Polynomials PowerPoint

This is an 11 minute PowerPoint presentation for an Algebra class on Factoring Polynomials - The Difference of Two Squares. It is narrated and animated allowing the teacher 11 minutes of preparation time. It presents 11 problems ranging from the very simple to more complex problems with a GCF and higher powers. Students are presented with 4 exit problems with the answers given on the following slide. This would be useful for a substitute teacher and a summer school Algebra class or for end o
Preview of Algebra Rational Exponents CCSS N - R N .1 Lesson (Common Core) High School

Algebra Rational Exponents CCSS N - R N .1 Lesson (Common Core) High School

This 20 Page lesson on Rational Exponents aligns with High School Algebra Common Core (CCSS) N-RN.1. (HSN-RN.A.1) It begins with a review of integer exponents and contains several problems on negative and zero exponents before presenting rational exponents. Students are shown examples of rational exponents being converted into radicals and radicals being converted into rational exponents. Several thought provoking questions are also asked. A short 10 problem homework assignment is attaches w
Preview of PowerPoint Parabola Min or Max Algebra Common Core HSF-IF.C.7a

PowerPoint Parabola Min or Max Algebra Common Core HSF-IF.C.7a

This 3 minute narrated and animated PowerPoint on Parabolas Min or Max works great as a bell ringer activity that still covers a Common Core (CCSS) High School Algebra topic HSF-IF.C.7a on quadratic functions minima and maxima. It should run automatically giving the teacher 3 minutes to take attendance or prepare for class. There is an exit problem with a parabola y = x^2 -3 as the answer. This would work well for summer school, substitute teachers, and homeschoolers. Thank you for viewing m
Preview of Free PowerPoint Make Algebra Easy Create an Equation CCSS (A-CED)

Free PowerPoint Make Algebra Easy Create an Equation CCSS (A-CED)

This narrated, animated 3 minute PowerPoint presentation on Creating an Equation works great as a bell ringer activity for an Algebra class. It should run automatically and will give the teacher time to take attendance while giving students a Common Core State Standard (CCSS) to work on at the same time. The answer to the Exit problem is C = 12h + 3572 and should make creating an equation easy for students. Hopefully students will enjoy the topic of saving up towards their first car. This al
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Experience

Over 18 years teaching and tutoring Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, 6th,7th Grade Math, SAT prep, GRE prep, PSSA prep. I've taught at a local Community College (Algebra and Algebra 2), a Christian High School, an online High School.

Teaching style

I like to use a step-by-step approach and keep the terms simple until students display an understanding of the material. I believe Math can be fun and I try to share my enthusiasm with my students. One of my 8th graders once asked me if my mom dropped me on my head when I was little. She figured that was the only way someone would major in Mathematics and actually enjoy the subject. I really enjoy teaching higher Math courses and working with 10th - 12th graders.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Who's Who in Junior Colleges. Can't remember the year or which professor nominated me.

My own education history

B.A. in Mathematics from Washington & Jefferson College in PA. Fortunate to have awesome Math Professors!

Additional biographical information

Love history and genealogy, but I guess they go hand in hand. I was an archivist for a local historical society.