Education is an art, not a science. Art must start with high expectations and adaptability for students to learn. Standards, expectations, and positive classroom management play integral parts in this educational journey and can impact students greatly. High standards need to come from the teacher and the students, each pushing each other beyond expectations. Both have a responsibility to push each other to achieve, which leading to success.Preparation from both can take many forms:Creating an engaging curriculum that offers a variety of opportunities for practice and success which could include direct learning, cooperative groups, project-based learning, team teaching, cross-curricular units, portfolio, and self-reflection. Both will increase their knowledge base and will help with not become stagnant. Both should be seeking aid and thoughts from mentors, professors, and people in the community. Committee hours for assistance each other, parent communication, and extracurricular activities involving the whole class or part of it as needed.Researching, then choosing a classroom model that fits teaching style and age appropriateness.Student and professor need to read and search topics for discussions before getting into a class. Each should try to find details that will surprise, surpass, context to prior knowledge to make a subject more interesting to the class. Each topic is discussed should be connected to other topics, both within the class, other classes, and the real world. Challenge each other, leads to all involved reach new heights in their learning. Team learning includes admitting and taking responsibility for mistakes, which creates a safe atmosphere to take risks. We all are capable of going beyond each paradigm to find success. It a dysfunction to our students, when the class exceptions are less because of busy schedules, family life, special needs, hard circumstances, or anything for the outside of academia. Teaching to the individual with everyone challenging that specific student helps to pushes expectations and gains self-esteem as well as academic progress for all.A positive classroom makes it safe and free from barriers to learning. Professors need to model taking risks, so students can see professors working on projects as well. Classroom examples and everyone doing projects from students to professor alike. Everyone should be comfortable taking risks within this safe environment.Education is inevitably a well-thought mental process. This journey is so important to learning and planning is essential. Creating progressive curriculum, and a safe, positive classroom allow the dream of learning to take places all around. "Success is a journey, not a destination." (Sweetland, 2001).

My name is Patrick Rodriguez. I am currently a third grade math and science teacher. I am certified to teach Kindergarten - 6th grade. I have worked in public schools for over 10 years and have experience working with students ranging from Kindergarten - 9th grade.As a public school teacher, I understand that many students sometimes need the extra one on one instruction to truly master the concepts they are learning in school. I have taught all subjects at the elementary level and fancy myself as a good writer.

I believe in educating the whole student. I graduated from University of Houston with a degree in Business. I then matriculated to University of Houston-Clear Lake to receive an Education degree with a focus in Reading Instruction. I am a Texas certified Reading Specialist and Master Reading Teacher. I have tutored students that are Second Language Learners, students with special needs and students that are dyslexic and dysgraphic. I have tutored students in the areas of English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, GED completion and STAAR test prep. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and math. I believe teachers everywhere should meet their students where they are. By saying this I mean teachers should start instruction from the students familiarity level and move up from there. I love long distance cycling and reading young adult fiction. I also like to play video games.

I am a graduate of the University of Houston Clear Lake campus and Texas Woman's University. I have worked at a public library as a technology librarian, teaching computer classes to patrons during my studies. I taught Web Design I and II (IMED 1316 and 2315) for two semesters at a local community college. I am passionate about web design and technologies, and students who want to learn HTML and CSS to create a functional website. I can also assist Higher Ed students and adult learners with Microsoft Office, MacOS, and Google Suite. I am knowledgeable in using online learning tools such as Blackboard CMS and Canvas CMS. I have taught and taken courses using these platforms.

I have always loved learning, and I always hoped to pass this down to others. I know academics can be frustrating sometimes, but my goal is to help others move past this frustration and see their true potential!

I have been in education since 2004. I received my undergraduate at Texas A&M University in biomedical science and then went on to get my Masters at University of Houston-Clear Lake in education. I was a classroom teacher for many years teaching 1st for 5 years and then a year of each of the following 2nd, PK3/PK4, 1st/2nd combo. I then became a dyslexia/intervention teacher teaching dyslexia to K-8th grade and intervention for the same grades for math, science and ELA/reading. From there I moved into a director position and had the privilege of teaching other teachers. I am passionate about teaching reading so that students have a strong foundation. I love math and science and you will always find me with a book just in case I have a few minutes. I love to learn and love helping others discover that they can love to learn. My approach is not one size fits all. Let's chat, allow me to see what you know/struggle with and then we will dive in from there. I teach in a judgement free zone and aim to connect with each individual so that we can work together in a comfortable, safe setting where any question can be asked and academic conversations flow freely.

Twentieth-century author Flannery O'Connor left behind two novels, thirty-two short stories, numerous essays, and one frequently-quoted observation: "I write so that I know what I'm thinking." In a similarly self-reflective spirit, I have come to believe that I teach so that I know what I have learned, and how I have learned it. During my first semester as a graduate student, my concentration within the English major was creative writing. In my second semester, I migrated to technical writing. My exposure to both disciplines has given me a great appreciation for all phases of the writing process, from the beautiful chaos of creation to the process of imposing order on what you have created: proofreading, header style definition, and everything else that makes a document look as though it had been as easy to write as it is to read. I've heard many students state plainly that they did not know how to write. I believe the first duty of a composition instructor is to prove two things to students: that they do know how to write, and that writing can be a rewarding means of self-expression, as opposed to the exercise in drudgery that students so often think it is. What I have found, in teaching both English and math, is that assignments should not simply be explained and repeated until the students catch on. Rather, the instructor should look for engaging illustrations of the concepts that underlie those assignments, so that they are easier to understand and more enjoyable to complete.

I am a graduate of the University of Houston-Clear Lake. I received my Bachelor of Arts inBiological Sciences, Masters of Science in Biological Sciences and Masters of Science in Environmental Chemistry. I hold Texas teaching certifications in Life Science and Chemistry as well as Gifted and Talented. While I have taught 8th grade science, chemistry, pre-ap chemistry, AP chemistry, college anatomy & physiology and college chemistry, chemistry at all levels is my favorite subject. I have had the honor of working with NASA for many years in the development of science and math content based on the space shuttle and space station. In addition, I have developed curriculum for the sciences with an education service center in chemistry, biology and physics. I have a true passion for education and providing students with a real world and engaging approach to what they are learning. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling (especially the Caribbean), gardening and spending time with my family.

I am very passionate about education and helping young adults close gaps in learning. I have been in Education for over 19 years in Louisiana and Texas serving in a variety of roles including Middle and High School English teacher, Academic and Instructional Coach, Testing Coordinator (Campus and District), and Assistant Principal. Currently, I am completing my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on Literacy at Texas A & M Commerce.My background and experiences have made me the most patient and resilient educator!! I know that I can help anyone learn, and I live to hear the "OHHH" when it clicks for the learner.

I am a public school educator with 26 years of experience in teaching, instructional coaching, technology integration, and data analysis. I LOVE excel and teaching others tips and tricks to make their lives efficient! I currently work as a data analyst and have 11 years of experience in this role.( I took a short hiatus to an instructional technology leadership role, but came back home to data analysis)!

I strongly believe that every student is capable of learning, we just have to find the right tools and strategies to help them be successful. I am currently going into my 18th year of teaching, and have taught a variety of students and subjects.

I am a retired teacher from Goose Creek CISD in Baytown, Texas. I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education-grade 4 in 2008 from University of Houston at Clear Lake. I am also ESL certified. I taught kindergarten and first grade for almost 16 years. I also taught Pre-K-12th grades for 8 years as a substitute teacher/tutor. I am a very caring person and extremely passionate about engaging my students with exciting learning opportunities. I pride myself in creating a stimulating learning environment that accommodates students at various academic levels. I provide effective communication and maintain a strong relationship with my students and their families. I really enjoy teaching through the Varsity online platform. I love to share my joy of teaching and learning with my students in math and science. I am available Monday through Friday, as well as Saturday and Sunday. I do take national holidays off to spend time with my family and friends. I look forward to working with you and your child or children.