I have been teaching math for about a year now, but I have helped my kids with their school work for many years. I have also taught English as a second language for many years when I lived in Brazil. As a teacher, my main goal is student learning. One of the most important things I can do to achieve that is to create an environment where everyone feels safe and happy and consequently more susceptible for learning. I have high expectations for each and every one of my students, and my main goal