PhysicsWithMsNigro

15 years teaching physics, engineering, forensics, research and math.

Teaching for Mastery: Allowing students to retake assessments until each topic is mastered. Flipped Classroom: I record myself teaching each lesson and post the videos on Google Classroom for my students. Students who are absent, confused, slower note takers or seeking to review material benefit tremendously from watching the videos over and over, and pausing and rewinding them. NGSS NYSSLS

LIPTA Executive Board Member. Around 40% of my students have earned 85% or higher as a grade on their Physics Regents Exam consistently over the past 6 years.

75+ Graduate Credits in Education - NYSUT, NY Masters in Physics - Queens College, NY Bachelors in Mathematics - Queens College, NY Minor in Secondary Education - Queens College, NY Associates in Mathematics and Languages - Nassau Community College, NY High School - La Presentación, Medellin, Colombia

Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia Attended all-girl Catholic High School in Colombia and moved to NY to learn English and study abroad. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy College level Mathematics classes were in the US. After all, Mathematics back in my high school in Colombia seemed to be at a much higher level than the College level Mathematics classes I was taking. I decided to become a US citizen and teach Physics after learning just how much demand there is for Physics teachers in the US. It was the best decision I ever made. I love my job and I love my students. Through the years, I’ve learned how to make Physics concepts easier for my students to learn, and how to demonstrate several ways to meet the needs of each of my students regardless of their learning style. Every year, I continue to improve my work and add pieces that I learn from colleagues, workshops, social media and even students themselves.