Brains on STEM

I have 17 years of experience teaching middle school math and science to all types of learners in the city of Chicago.

Tough but FAIR and always love a pun! 100% dedicated to providing every opportunity and support needed for students to achieve at a high level regardless of their starting position. Sometimes I teach the skill first. Sometimes I teach the application first. Sometimes I teach whole group. Sometimes I let students self-pace. Sometimes I get stuck and just start somewhere. Sometimes I get stuck and ask kids where to start. I share rationale for approaches with students. I

I have a BA in Anthropology (South and Central American Archeology focus) and an MEd in Instructional Leadership. I have been into math and science my whole life. I went through several iteration of an undergrad science major s (astronomy, microbiology, kinesiology) before finally finishing in Anthropology. I got a Master's in teaching a few years later, with an endorsement in Middle Science because it was the one thing that would let me pursue it all :) But my favorite thing is MATH. I love the puzzle of it. The logic of it and the beauty of it. I a currently working on my ESL endorsement. My goal is to be able to combine my love and passion for South and Central American culture with my passion for math and science by teaching math and science in a bilingual or inclusion setting.

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