Ms. Cassandra J.
specializes in Middle/High School Math Tutor with over 20 Years Experience! · female
"I received both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mathematics from Jackson State University. Dreading the reality of cubicle life, I left my pursuit of a degree in electrical engineering to enter the wonderful world of teaching via Teach for America! During the beginning of my teaching career, I often sought the input of my students for creative ways to make learning math fun. My love more...
"I received both my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mathematics from Jackson State University. Dreading the reality of cubicle life, I left my pursuit of a degree in electrical engineering to enter the wonderful world of teaching via Teach for America! During the beginning of my teaching career, I often sought the input of my students for creative ways to make learning math fun. My love for students, coupled with my lifelong fascination with games/game shows, motivated me to use the games to create a classroom management regime that promoted fun, but also demanded self-discipline and work ethic.
I just completed a four-year stint teaching mathematics to English Language Learners abroad in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I resigned from teaching full time in 2019 to pursue a certificate in television development and entertainment at UCLA Extension to gain the necessary skills to realize my dream of one day producing my own educational game show for teens!
With over 30 years or teaching/tutoring experience, I am THE person to come to for your math needs! I am currently certified in the California and Georgia in Mathematics Grades 6-12 through college courses in California. I have taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Integrated Math 1-3, CPM Algebra 1, 6th Grade Common Core Math and 7th Grade Common Core Math.
I believe that all teachers are superheroes of sorts and math is my "superpower"! I am here to eradicate your math anxieties and ignite a passion for mathematics in your soul! I am also the queen of edutainment! My mission is to make mathematics fun! If math is not your "thing", you must practice, practice, practice! I don't believe in the saying, "Practice makes perfect!" My famous saying is, "Practice does NOT make perfect! It makes permanent. Be sure that you are practicing the problems correctly so that they will be perfect!" I have helped many students overcome their fear of math and many have become engineers, computer scientists, doctors an" less...
Details
fee: | $120 (for 60 min) |
travel distance: | 15 miles |
meeting type: | either in-person or online |
Contact
website: | on file |
Education and Qualifications
certified: | |
Jackson State University, Mathematics
Jackson State University, Masters
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
Subjects Tutored |
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Algebra 1 - Algebra 2 - Geometry - Prealgebra - Elementary Math - Common Core |