About
I am a Texas Middle School Math / Algebra 1 teacher and have been for the past 8 years. That means I am a certified Math teacher from EC to 12th grade.
Every year 1/3 of my Algebra students get perfect scores on the State EOC STAAR test and all students get Level III commended. Very few teachers in this state can make that claim. My students always achieve very good results on the state tests.
To further support my claims, I have recommendation letters from the Principals I work for and lots of lovely photos of me with my students over the years. I’m more than happy to provide any information needed for us to work together.
Highlights
Photos and videos
Reviews
Sharon E.
Jose T.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I will get to know the students first. Use a survey to know more about the student. What he/she likes, what kind of teaching style benefits him/her the best, what areas he/she needs help the most, etc. then I will use some examples to help him/her get started, after I make sure he/she understands, I will check for understanding by letting him/her work on their own for some practice and I will check his/her answers to ensure he/she understands.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and I have been teaching for almost 10 years. I am certified in EC-12 Math.
How did you get started teaching?
I graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and then went to a program called “Transition to Teaching”. I love being a teacher because I had teachers that really believed in me when I was a kid and gave me that extra push. I believe all kids should have that.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with Elementary, Middle and high school students. Therefore I am familiar with students with all ages.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher that is certified in the content area and familiar with the objectives in the test prep.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should think through their strengths and weaknesses, what area they need help the most and what they have learned so far.