Hi - I'm Melita
I have been teaching in Boulder County for over 25 years. I graduated from CU-Boulder with a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education and promptly became a classroom teacher in a series of traditional public schools. I liked teaching a lot, but I didn't like dealing with classroom management or standardized tests.​Later, I found my place in a couple of private, non-traditional schools that have since closed. Small class sizes gave me the opportunity to really make sure each student was learning — and if they weren't, to figure out why.​I have also worked as an after-school Math tutor, reteaching lessons and helping with homework.​
I have been working one-on-one with Math students for over 25 years.
Every single one of them learned differently than the one next to them — but most of them didn't realize it. And the teacher doesn't have enough time to sit down with each kid to discover what works for them individually.
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The classroom teachers deserve a medal for getting teens to pay attention in math class, much less accommodate 4 different learning styles while doing so.
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A kid should discover how they learn best, and apply it to their various classroom situations. Self-advocating is empowering and often alleviates anxiety, especially when it makes the content more accessible.
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Classes taught over the years:
Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy, Art, Fiber Arts, Life Skills, Personal Finance, History of the Grateful Dead