Math Doctor
About
I have a PhD in Mathematics Education. I was a classroom math teacher for 23 years prior to teaching at the University of Central Florida. While at UCF, I taught student teachers how to teach elementary mathematics. Upon receiving my doctorate, I opened my own tutoring business in 2014. You can read more on my website: www.mathdoctorbrevard.com under the About Cheryl tab.
I realized my passion for teaching mathematics while I was in the Army and I spent evenings tutoring soldiers preparing for standardized tests. Upon completion of my service, I went to the University of New Mexico to get a Masters in Secondary Education and later an Education Specialist Degree. I most enjoy my work when students realize that math is possible and can even be enjoyable.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I start with a 30-minute evaluation of skills which involves me asking the student specific questions about their math education background, their goals for tutoring, and ask the student to perform some basic math operations. This allows me to interact with the student and determine how many sessions will be necessary in my opinion to accomplish their education goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics from St. Mary's Universiyy (1985), Masters Degree in Secondary Education (1990) and Education Specialist Degree (1999) from the University of New Mexico, and a PhD from the University of Central Florida (2014).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
The initial evaluation costs $25. Math tutoring costs $150 for 4 one-hour individual tutoring sessions.
How did you get started teaching?
I started tutoring soldiers while in the Army from 1985 - 1989. Upon completion of my service, I returned to school to get my teaching certificiate and subsequent education degrees. I was a classroom math teacher from 1990 - 2010 when I went to the University of Central Florida to work on my doctorate and teach student teachers how to teach math. Upon completion of my degree, I opened the Math Doctor learning center.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from 3rd grade to adult learners. My students range from traditional students, virtual school students, home school students, students with various learning disorders from ADHD to students on the Autism spectrum, and adult students returning to school or wanting to take the GED, GRE, or other standardized tests the contain a math section.