Carol Wu Bio

Ever since I was a child, I had always wanted to become a math teacher. I always

enjoyed math and knowing the exact steps to solve a problem. When I was studying for my

undergraduate degree, I learned more deeply about the drastic differences in education systems

throughout the United States and knew that I wanted to serve an urban population when I

became a teacher. As an individual who loved mathematics and enjoyed the process of learning

and solving problems, I wanted the same for students who may not have been given the same

opportunities to find a passion and interest in mathematics like I did. When I learned

mathematics, it was taught in the very traditional way of memorization and drilling practice

problems until one mastered a skill. Today, my students thrive from discovering mathematical

concepts on their own and learning how the mathematics we discuss in class can be applied to

their daily lives. This is why I hope to gain more knowledge as to how I can connect math with

real world problems every opportunity I can get.