I am currently a classroom Mathematics Teacher at a Construction trade school. I am also in the process of enrolling in the Foundational Level Mathematics (FLM) Credential Program, a single subject Te... aching Credential that allows me to teach up to Advanced Algebra into High School. For most of the State-Wide Unified School Districts it's acceptable to have the Credential OR be enrolled in a Credential Program. I have studied the subject matter material extensively, so l can sit for the FLM Examinations on short notice. I am a Mathematics subject matter expert and a Mechanical Engineer, so I bring strong Mathematics & Technical Education knowledge, for potential Engineers/Scientists, i.e. Pathways programs for Middle School. I have tutored hundreds of classroom hours with AP/Honors course tutoring over the past six years for our two children, Christina and Christopher Jr. They have been successful with all their AP/Honors level course work in their respective High Schools, as they pursue College at this time. My Teaching and Engineering Professions I took after my Mother (Edna Wade) who was a principal and long-time teacher at Queen of All Saints Parish in Concord, Ca. I have her passion and love for teaching and student growth. I was born in San Francisco and grew up in Concord, Ca. I attended Catholic K-12 schools and graduated with Academic Honors at the prestigious De La Salle Catholic High School in Concord. As a Mechanical Engineering major, I then endured through Diablo Valley J.C. in Pleasant Hill, Ca., taking and getting an A-grade in every Mathematics course that DVC offered. After completing all the lower division Mathematics, Chemistry and College Physics at DVC, I transferred to the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, Alaska for my Mechanical Engineering major and degree. After graduation I worked with a local Engineering firm in the day time and worked toward a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management by attending evening classes.read more

I live in Martinez, Ca. & I love exercise and fitness related activities to keep me healthy & strong & to manage stress. I like tutoring because I enjoy working one-on-one and make sure the student un... derstands the material enough to get a passing grade. My philosophy is that ‘no-child-gets-left-behind.’ None of my students fail and I work to raise they’re self esteem & confidence. I have a passion for helping children get a good education. It does not matter if students are non-English speaking, come from single-parent or single-income homes. I adapt my approach to be sensitive but push the children to succeed with their school work to meet the Common Core State Standards.read more