I am an experienced educator with nearly 30 years of classroom teaching experience working with elementary and middle school students. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with teacher preparation for grades 1–8 and a Master of Education in Instructional Technology. Throughout my career, I have taught mathematics, technology, computer applications, video production, and other courses that combine academic skills with creativity and problem solving.
My teaching approach...
I am an experienced educator with nearly 30 years of classroom teaching experience working with elementary and middle school students. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with teacher preparation for grades 1–8 and a Master of Education in Instructional Technology. Throughout my career, I have taught mathematics, technology, computer applications, video production, and other courses that combine academic skills with creativity and problem solving.
My teaching approach focuses on helping students understand why something works rather than simply memorizing procedures. In mathematics, I break challenging concepts into manageable steps, use visual models and real-world examples, and adapt my explanations to the individual student. I have experience teaching middle school mathematics, including proportional reasoning, rational numbers, expressions and equations, geometry, statistics, and problem solving. My background in instructional technology also allows me to use digital tools creatively to support learning.
What I enjoy most is helping students discover that they are capable of more than they may believe. Every student learns differently, and I believe effective tutoring requires patience, flexibility, encouragement, and clear explanations. Whether a student needs to catch up, strengthen foundational skills, work through a difficult concept, or take on an additional challenge, I meet the student where they are and work toward greater understanding, confidence, and independence.
