I am a fully certified teacher in South Carolina with an elite academic background tailored to student success. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina-Aiken in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Additionally, I hold three advanced Master's degrees that directly enhance my online teaching capabilities:M.S. in Instructional Technology (University of Phoenix-Online) – providing me with expert mastery of virtual learning tools and digital math manipulatives.M.Ed. in...
I am a fully certified teacher in South Carolina with an elite academic background tailored to student success. I hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina-Aiken in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Additionally, I hold three advanced Master's degrees that directly enhance my online teaching capabilities:M.S. in Instructional Technology (University of Phoenix-Online) – providing me with expert mastery of virtual learning tools and digital math manipulatives.M.Ed. in Educational Administration (Clemson University) – deepening my understanding of curriculum alignment and state standards. M.S. in Media Specialist (Jacksonville State University) – equipping me with advanced skills in resource curation and information literacy. I am a veteran educator with over 28 years of professional experience as a full-time, classroom teacher. Throughout nearly three decades in the public school system, I have taught thousands of middle school students aged 11 to 14, specializing in middle school mathematics. In addition to daily classroom instruction, I have extensive experience providing targeted, one-on-one intervention, test preparation, and after-school tutoring for students requiring extra support or advanced acceleration.
My tutoring approach focuses on conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization. Having taught middle school math for 28 years, I understand exactly where students typically develop misconceptions (such as moving from whole numbers to fractions, integers, and abstract algebraic variables). I use virtual manipulatives and visual models to make abstract math concepts tangible before moving to equations. Leveraging my background in instructional technology, I utilize interactive digital whiteboards and real-time feedback loops to keep students engaged. I specialize in working with students who suffer from math anxiety, creating a safe, patient environment where mistakes are treated as valuable learning opportunities.
