Southwest Minneapolis
5315 Lyndale Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Our staff is built to teach each student individually, to develop the skills they need to thrive in mathematics, and to foster a love of learning.
Education:
B.S. in Pulp and Paper Science Technology, North Carolina State University
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University
M.S. in Paper and Printing Science and Engineering, Western Michigan University
Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Purdue University
Years of experience teaching math:
20+ years
What do you like most about learning?
For me, it is the new ideas and ways of doing things that I did not know how to do before. With students, it is the light-bulb moment where something a student has been working on “clicks” and the math now makes sense to them.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Helping a student to recognize what a question is asking. Many times, particularly with word problems or in higher level math, students think they know what a question is asking and do not read through the question carefully. Many times a question will provide hints to assist a student in solving the question.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
The higher-level math of geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By building rapport with the student through learning about them and their interests. This allows for stories and jokes, especially about the math the students are working on. These connections allow me, as an instructor, to construct a learning environment where the student becomes comfortable asking questions about math.
Education:
B.S. in Education, Wright State University
M.Ed. in Mathematics, The City College of New York
Years of experience teaching math:
15 years
What do you like most about learning?
That there is always more to learn. We all have gaps in our knowledge, mathematical or otherwise.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I've had students who have become more confident in school in general after gaining confidence in math. The confidence to tackle whatever life throws at you is incalculable.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I enjoy teaching students the topics they like the least. It is always a joy seeing students a month later surprise themselves at what they used to struggle with.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I am a storyteller to the core. Connecting difficult math topics to stories, real world or otherwise, can help make learning math more fun and memorable.
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Years of experience teaching math:
1.5 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love the initial excitement of a student when they have an "a-ha!" moment regarding a new math concept. It is satisfying for me as an instructor and also satisfying for the student as they gain confidence.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I have been able to bring certain students who initially might not like math to a point of comfortability with math through my excitement for it. I love math, and I have seen that rub off on students.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
I love teaching algebra. Solving for variables and taking students through that process brings me a lot of joy.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
I take time to learn about my students. I have some that discuss K-pop with me for the first 5 minutes of the session. I have others who discuss dance and theater with me. I try to show my kids that I care about their interests and that I'm not a math robot!
Education:
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minor in Computer Science
Years of experience teaching math:
5 years
What do you like most about learning?
Coming across something I don't know and putting the pieces together with existing knowledge and reaching that "a-ha!" moment.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
My favorite moment is when a student's eyes light up because one of the ways I explained a concept clicked into place.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Calculus and algebra.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Education:
Masters in Physics
Years of experience teaching math:
3 years
What do you like most about learning?
Exploring new ideas and being challenged.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Helping a student pass college algebra (going from a C to a B) after having to retake the class.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Education:
Carleton, Math undergrad (2022)
Maine, Disability Studies Graduate Certificate (2024)
KCL, Psychology/Neuroscience Master (current)
Years of experience teaching math:
8 years
What do you like most about learning?
I love making connections between different topics and fields of study.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
I think it's important to have a positive and realistic view of math. When I am able to have fun with a topic, I can work with students to also help them build positive associations.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
The fundamental topics (+, -, ÷, ×). I also enjoy working through word problems with students and helping them "think through" a math problem.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By keeping things positive. Math can be taught through stories and real world examples which can help motivate students!
Education:
B.S. in Computer Science
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
Finding different ways to use the new knowledge in combination with old knowledge/techniques.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Connecting and showing how focusing on math can make it turn into a massive skill.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Advanced algebra, stats, and calculus.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Education:
I went to undergrad at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities where I studied math, psych, and stats. My graduate studies was in stats at Colorado State.
Years of experience teaching math:
I've been tutoring math since undergrad, so let's just say quite a while.
What do you like most about learning?
I love to learn. I love the struggle and the exhilaration of a breakthrough.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
My biggest breakthrough was watching someone work their way, slowly but surely, from last in their class to a perfect ACT score. That is a lesson of perseverance, consistency, and love of learning.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
My passion is helping the younger students see the joy in math.
How do you make learning math fun for students?
Education:
Currently in high school at Roosevelt
Years of experience teaching math:
1 year
What do you like most about learning?
The moment when you know how to solve a problem.
What is the biggest impact you’ve had on a student’s ability to become proficient in math?
Teaching students new methods to make math easier.
What type of math do you enjoy teaching most?
Algebra
How do you make learning math fun for students?
By making a connection with students.
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
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