Welcome to howtoaddfractions.com—your clear, friendly guide to mastering one of the most essential math skills.
Who We Are
Profile: Mr. James A. Mitchell
Name: James A. Mitchell
Subject: High School Mathematics
Qualification:
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (STEM Focus)
- University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX | Graduated with Honors
- B.S. in Mathematics
- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO | Minor in Secondary Education
- Teaching Certification:
- State of Texas Standard Teaching Certificate (Grades 8-12 Mathematics)
- AP Calculus AB & BC Endorsement (College Board Certified)
Experience:
High School Mathematics Teacher | Mesa Verde High School, Denver, CO | 2012 – Present
- Taught a diverse student body in Geometry, Algebra II, and College Prep Math.
- Pioneered the use of a “flipped classroom” model for Algebra II, creating over 50 video lessons that allowed students to learn at their own pace and improved homework completion rates by 25%.
- Served as faculty advisor for the school’s Math Club and Robotics Team, guiding students to the state championship in the First Tech Challenge (FTC) competition in 2017.
Middle School Mathematics Teacher | Centennial Middle School, Boulder, CO | 2008 – 2012
- Began his teaching career instructing 7th and 8th-grade math, focusing on foundational skills in pre-algebra and algebra.
- Developed a “Math in the Real World” elective course that used project-based learning, including a stock market simulation and a school store budgeting project, to engage students struggling with abstract math concepts.
Teaching Philosophy:
“My goal is to demystify mathematics and show students that it is not a set of arbitrary rules, but a logical, beautiful language for describing the world. I strive to create a classroom where it’s safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and discover that with persistence, every student is a mathematician.”
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