4 years experience teaching 7th grade math at Alliance Academy (middle school in Oakland CA);
3 years experience teaching Algebra and Geometry at Dewey Academy (continuation HS in Oakland CA);
3 years of teaching Geometry, Algebra 2 / Pre-Calculus, and IB Math SL (Calculus and Statistics) at San Jose HS in San Jose CA
Current math tutor for all levels of the subject and homeschool teacher to 3 sons born 2019, 2021 and 2023
Have your students research a non-traditional math topic and present to the class: either a historical or cultural math concept/use or a historical/modern mathematician! Can be used at any level of math at any time of the year. I used this as a final project (along with the final test) within the "end-of-the-year" classroom environment which tends to be stressful during finals time. My students engaged themselves in a top of their interest within the subject of math and taught each other. This
Showing educational videos in the classroom is great, until students stop paying attention. This worksheet follows along the "Donald in Mathmagic Land" video which covers the different ways math shows up in every day life. Donald in Mathmagic Land video: linkThis is a great lesson for off days, after a test, or at the end of the school year.
5th - 8th
Applied Math, Math, Other (Math)
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About the store
Experience
4 years experience teaching 7th grade math at Alliance Academy (middle school in Oakland CA);
3 years experience teaching Algebra and Geometry at Dewey Academy (continuation HS in Oakland CA);
3 years of teaching Geometry, Algebra 2 / Pre-Calculus, and IB Math SL (Calculus and Statistics) at San Jose HS in San Jose CA
Current math tutor for all levels of the subject and homeschool teacher to 3 sons born 2019, 2021 and 2023
Teaching style
I love to teach math to all levels of students: intervention, at level, and advanced. I create lesson plans to reach ALL types of learners: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, interpersonal etc.
My own education history
B.A. in Pure Mathematics from UC Berkeley, 2007
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