About
We drive understanding over process to build self directed learners. Our focus is on the social aspect of mathematical learning and exploration for pattern recognition.
St Louis Public Schools Math Teacher of the Year 2013-14
HSSU Distinguished Alumni 2018
Kappa Mu Epsilon National Math Honor Society 2008+
Counsel on Public Higher Education Award 1993
The "ah ha" of the students when they realized their own capacity. The joy they express as it all comes together for them and how astonished they are at the simplicity of things once they have basic mathematical understandings
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Minnie
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Kris L.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First hour is getting to know their abilities and self perceptions... all else is customized to particular student needs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Doctorate in Ed Leadership... Masters in Biology... Bachelor in Secondary Ed with minors in math and science... eMINTS trained and certified... PLTW certified: IED, POE... Heavily involved in practical implementation for teachers and effective strategies for student capacity building... I also worked in Architecture and Civil Engineering
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50/hour min. But you get extraordinarily excellent product. Proven and recommended for years.
How did you get started teaching?
Career change from Architecture and Civil Engineering
What types of students have you worked with?
All types, ages, genders, races and religious affiliations. Urban, suburban, and rural... private and public and home schooled.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Mentoring teachers and tutoring student during classroom visits. Creating resources and facilitating the use of such.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
You get what you pay for. However, If you want to be free of the need for a tutor quickly... I'm your guy.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Am I putting in full effort?
Am I taking full advantage of my class time?
Am I multitasking when trying to do my math work?