Summer Singapore Math Classes 2022

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Education

Ruth Park-Hong is from NYC and has been raising her 3 children in the Boston suburbs. As a parent and educator in the public schools, she is constantly studying ways to effectively influence a child’s development through positive challenges and high standards. She believes that hard work and effort, set within a foundation of trust and self-respect are essential components of learning. Ms. Ruth was introduced to Singapore Math 10 years ago, during a time of research into various Mathematics programs. She particularly appreciated how Singapore Math validates and builds on the instinctive connection students make with Math concepts. Over the years, Ms. Ruth has used Singapore Math skills when teaching her own children and with students who present with various learning profiles. Ms. Ruth holds a Bachelor’s degree in English language & Literature from Gordon College and a Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities from Lesley University.

Rowena Jimenez received her MA in Urban Policy from Tufts University (focus on education issues). She has taught elementary level students since 2010, and is currently a 4th grade teacher in an Independent School in Boston. Prior to that, she worked as a certified Middle School Math teacher in public schools in Lowell Ma.
Founder and Executive Director of a literacy nonprofit that builds engaged learners and change agents in an underdeveloped nation, Ms Jimenez believes that meaningful knowledge is organic and students of any age learn excitedly and effectively about anything that is of consequence to them. The educator’s role is to facilitate learning by creating an environment that nurtures inquisitiveness and collaboration. She recently finished a 13-week professional development course offered at Harvard called: Teaching and Learning in a Maker-Centered Classroom as part of her nonprofit work in the Philippines. She currently supports teachers in the Philippines offering non traditional learning experiences online for children in poor communities there, including math that’s based on the Singapore math philosophy.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UMASS Boston and is currently pursuing his Master of Education in Middle/Secondary Education at UMASS Boston. After receiving his B.S., he served with AmeriCorps in urban education services, prompting him to pursue a career in mathematics education as he personally witnessed a shortage of qualified teachers. From then on, Kevin taught and developed curriculum for various education programs and institutes within Boston, Greater Boston, and the South Shore. As a pedagogical preference, Kevin emphasizes visual learning techniques, responsive classroom approaches, and game-based learning to ensure that students are learning effectively. In his free time, Kevin enjoys comics, manga, and video games, and is a passionate UFC fan.

Sylvia Ogle, Ed. M., has 8 years of teaching experience in Middle and High School. Sylvia graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the California State University in San Marcos San Marcos ,CA, and is certified in MTEL – Mathematics (09). She is currently working for Haverhill High School as a math teacher. She believes that every child is good at math and should be given the opportunity to do so. Math is not only an academic subject, yet it is the passion for Sylvia. Therefore, she will explore all different types of methods to help her students to exceed the expectation and become independent thinkers.

Amma holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Westfield State University and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. While completing her B.S., Amma serves as AmeriCorps member at the Community Music School of Springfield, where she got the opportunity to work with students of all ages for three years. Amma enjoys working with students of all ages and believes that learning should be fun and interactive. Last year Amma taught at KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary, and she is looking forward to her journey with Lexington Singapore School. As a hobby, Amma enjoys running, reading, and playing the drumset.

My name is Matthew Ogle. I attained a bachelor’s degree in business from California State University San Marcos. I have 5 years of experience teaching middle school math including few months teaching in Vietnam. I am certified to teach middle school math for the state of Massachusetts. I am currently teaching 5th and 6th grade at Upton District. It’s important for me to not only teach the students how to compute the math but for them to understand what they are doing. I want the best for my students and I want them to pursue their path on mathematics with an open-minded.

Lydia Eldridge is from California where she got her a bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology. Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Environmental Health Engineering, she is passionate about equitable STEM education and enjoys getting people excited about math and science. She has had the opportunity to work with and teach middle school students from all over the greater Boston area, in traditional classrooms and even on an island! In her teaching, Lydia emphasizes the practical aspects of math and highlights how skills learned can be applied to everyday life. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and working in her garden.