As a person who struggled with math as a student, I can empathize with and relate to students as they try to learn new and difficult concepts. I display patience with the learners, give them time to respond, and offer encouragement for their efforts. Students should be made to feel comfortable when they are willing to participate in class.

In this ongoing class, students will meet twice a week to learn and practice the topics in middle school math/pre-algebra. Some topics include operations...