I have 29 years of teaching experience in Math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Trigonometry, and Precalculus. I taught two years at the High School level, 26 years at the Middle School level, and one years at the Elementary School level. I received multiple nominations for Who’s Who in American Teachers.
I have also received teaching awards from East Saint Louis School system for meeting and exceeding on the State of Illinois Mathematic test for multiple grade levels. My educational background includes, MPsych, from the University of Phoenix, BS, in Math education and a certificate in Gifted and Talented education, from the University of Southern Illinois of Edwardsville.
I have a certificate from Edna Olive, training session in (PBF), Positive Behavior Facilitation, and an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Lewis and Clark Community College. My passion is to help young adolescence, up to young adults navigate their way through life stressors and challenges.
Teaching Mathematics to Elementary, Middle, and High School students have allowed me to develop problem solvers, not just in Math but in life. Helping individuals discover their ability to maneuver through advance and diverse levels of mathematical situations successfully, gives them the confidence they need to tackle other difficult and sometimes fearful situations. I know all students are different, so allowing them to learn, discover, and explore, the multiple levels of problem-solving skills at their own pace helps them realize this is not just for school content, but for life.