I have 40 years of experience teaching and tutoring math, from early elementary through Algebra 2 — the full range of years when a child's relationship with math is made or broken. I genuinely love every stage of it: the lightbulb moment when long division finally clicks, the satisfaction of watching a student truly understand fractions for the first time, and the confidence that builds when a middle schooler stops dreading math and starts owning it.
I hold a lifetime Texas teaching...
I have 40 years of experience teaching and tutoring math, from early elementary through Algebra 2 — the full range of years when a child's relationship with math is made or broken. I genuinely love every stage of it: the lightbulb moment when long division finally clicks, the satisfaction of watching a student truly understand fractions for the first time, and the confidence that builds when a middle schooler stops dreading math and starts owning it.
I hold a lifetime Texas teaching certification in Elementary Mathematics (Grades 1–8) and a B.S. in Education with a minor in mathematics, having graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University. I was named Teacher of the Year in 2015 and nominated seven consecutive years.
My approach is patient, encouraging, and results-focused. I meet each student where they are and build from there — no shame, no rushing. I specialize in students who are struggling, falling behind, or who have developed math anxiety. I also have four years of experience tutoring students on the Autism Spectrum, using structured routines and differentiated strategies to help them succeed.
One of my students repeated 8th-grade math twice — scoring a 74 the second time. After working together over the summer, he earned a 96 in Algebra 1 the following year. That kind of turnaround is what I show up for every session.
