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...I struggled as middle school student mostly because I had a hard time focusing. I became an educator to help kids like me learn about the amazing world we live in. I have taught middle school geology and literacy. I have a background in chemistry, physics, political science and math up to calculus 1.... The world is a fascinating place, and it enriches our lives to learn more interesting things every day. Learning is hardest (for...

...writing, and math. I am passionate about each of them for different reasons. History helps us identify bias, see cause and effect, think critically, and learn empathy. Writing helps us synthesize our thoughts into coherent arguments and can even help us understand things more clearly. Math teaches critical thinking, but also persistence and creativity. What...

...style, psychology concepts, designing and conducting research, and analyzing research using statistics. I have also had opportunities to teach high school students during a few different summer programs, teaching such topics as Sleep and Dreaming, and The Brain. I enjoy mentoring students as well and have had many discussions with undergraduate research assistants about preparing...

...best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I...

...the students about their past experiences and their thoughts on the world. I used review work with small groups to foster relationships between the students. Several times our discussions lead us to discover completely unexpected, but relevant, information about individual students. During my second year of law school, I participated in the Race and Justice...

...and student. I challenge my students to discover their own voices through the kind of higher-level questions I ask. I set high expectations for my students and then give them the support they need so they are capable of reaching them. Teaching brings a lot of joy into my life. I have taught, mentored, and...

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...AP Calculus teacher explained a complicated mathematical concept in terms that my literary side understood. She taught me that all subjects are understandable when they relate to information you already have. I have adopted this teaching strategy and focus on explaining concepts based on subjects that students have already mastered. I believe the best way...

...degree in English at the University of Washington, where I taught freshman how to research, write about, and reason through problems they felt passionate about. The ability to articulate your thoughts and connect with your audience is a critical skill in education and in life, and I love helping students gain confidence in themselves and...

...Pre-K to young adults. The subjects I've taught include: creative writing and performance, general science, basic math, personal finance, learning strategies, and employability skills. I also enjoy career coaching and consulting with teachers. My aim is to provide professional development from a modern perspective. It doesn't have to be boring! I'm very excited about the...