Solve4Pi
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BROOKSVILLE, Florida, United States
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Teaching is my second career. I spent 14 years in the computer software industry, starting out as a programmer and working my way up to Information Systems Manager. I then owned a small newsletter publishing business for 5 years. After selling the business, I decided to teach math - my very favorite subject. I have taught Intensive math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in a middle school classroom, and I've taught Intensive Math, Algebra 1 and Geometry in the High School setting. I currently am teaching High School Pre-Calculus, Algebra II and at the college level Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra.
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A Story for Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
I taught middle school math and the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions seemed to be a hurdle my students just couldn't master. They seemed to think that x's could be added to x^2's or y's could be added to x's. They even added x's to numbers! What is a teacher to do? A fellow teacher gave me the initial idea for this easy way to help students to correctly combine like terms when they are learning how to simplify algebraic expressions. I'm not sure if she came up with it on her own
5th - 10th
Algebra, Algebra 2, Math
Solving Equations Puzzler
A perfect math center activity, these puzzles are designed for students to practice solving equations of various levels. Students can work the puzzles individually or as a group of 2-3 students. You can also use these puzzles as a whole class activity by dividing the class into teams of 2-3 students and giving each group a puzzle to solve. The teams can race to see which one finishes the puzzle first! Answer keys are provided, so students can self-check to see if they have completed the puz
4th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Math
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Experience
Teaching is my second career. I spent 14 years in the computer software industry, starting out as a programmer and working my way up to Information Systems Manager. I then owned a small newsletter publishing business for 5 years. After selling the business, I decided to teach math - my very favorite subject. I have taught Intensive math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in a middle school classroom, and I've taught Intensive Math, Algebra 1 and Geometry in the High School setting. I currently am teaching High School Pre-Calculus, Algebra II and at the college level Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra.
Teaching style
I have a very mixed style of teaching depending on my audience. I like to use hands on activities whenever possible. I also believe that the only way to reach every student is to teach several different ways of arriving at the same answer. Most students will find the way that is the easiest for them to understand.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Math Department Chair
My own education history
Received my AA degree from Chipola Junior College in Marianna, Florida.
Received a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.
Received a MA in Math Education from Western Governors University in Utah.
Additional biographical information
On a personal note, I've been married for 25 years and have three children - two in college and one still in high school. When I first started teaching at the high school level, I was asked to be a class sponsor, so being the newbie I said "yes." I have been the HHS Class of 2013 sponsor for three years now and feel like I have an additional 300 kids! I love teaching and am so happy I made this career change!
Check out my new blog: www.solve4pi.com
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