I firmly stand behind my belief that every person has the potential to be a mathematician. I am spreading this message to students and parents through teaching and tutoring while spreading this message to fellow math educators through enriching professional development.
A math tutor provides knowledge for a moment, but a math aunty provides knowledge for a lifetime. I take care to highlight the problem-solving strategies we are using and how they can be applied to things that interest the student. I also love sharing life lessons through storytelling and garnered the affectionate name of “Aunty Miss D” in the classroom for my skills in mediation, bringing music to the classroom, being corny, and creating a family atmosphere.