Hi there! My name is Shana McKay and I started teaching math (and biology) in Massachusetts public schools in 2004. I am certified to teach math grades 1-12, biology grades 8-12 and students with moderate disabilities.
I believe that all kids can find success in math and enjoy learning. I also believe in a varied approach to teaching math. Memorization is close to impossible for some kids, while others thrive on structure. In my own classroom, I gave a variety of assignments and assessments so that every student could find success. Sometimes kids need to experience success to know what it feels like, so I believe in building in opportunities for students to find this success.
Probably my proudest moments have been when a high school student I've been tutoring passes their state test and can graduate. I have had the honor of helping quite a few students graduate, and each one has brought me so much joy.
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Master's degree, Mathematics for Teaching, Harvard Extension School.
I live in Massachusetts with my teacher husband and our daughter, and blog about math at scaffoldedmath.com. You can always reach me at shana@scaffoldedmath.com or through Instagram or Facebook as Scaffolded Math and Science.
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
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