Tag Archives: test prep

Working Overtime While Unemployed

Posted on January 23, 2013 by SpruceKnob

I haven’t been writing much in the past month because I have been so busy. In fact, for the past two weeks, I haven’t qualified for unemployment benefits because I have worked too many hours. It’s kind of crazy that … Continue reading →

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The Third Job: Math Coach, Anyone?

Posted on December 2, 2012 by SpruceKnob

(Here’s a post written Nov. 20. Somehow didn’t get posted promptly.) Follow up to “The Third Interview” – I did the teaching audition on a Thursday, and on Monday I moved to the next level, with requests for more information … Continue reading →

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The Third Interview: 7-Minute Math Lesson

Posted on November 20, 2012 by SpruceKnob

“A train leaves New York traveling at 60 mph.  Another train leaves Boston traveling at 50 mph….  Remember those word problems from high school?  They don’t go away if you are applying to graduate schools, and some people need help … Continue reading →

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