"Math wasn't my strongest subject when I was in school. It didn't "click" for me until 8th grade. But after that, I understood math and did well. I was surprised to discover, when I started substitute teaching, how much I enjoy helping students to understand math. I never would have guessed, back then, that my adult self would like math so much!

I enjoy helping elementary and middle school students to understand basic math concepts - multiplication, division, areas, ratios, percentages, and simple algebra. I think my earlier years of struggle help me to understand the struggles today's students may have.

I especially like helping students to tackle problems, recognize patterns, and understand what went wrong if they make a mistake so they don't make that mistake again. I love seeing their eyes light up and hearing "Oh! So that's how it works! Watching a student "get it" is great! Hearing them say "thank you" and knowing I made a difference is awesome." less...