I am a state certified teacher (K-3) and Montessori certified teacher (ages 3-6), with a Masters in Education. I approach teaching by observing and listening first, so I know where any struggle lies, what is important and natural to the learner, what interests I can use to attract them, and whether they are going to learn best by watching, doing, listening, creating, playing, talking, or a combination. But finding what works one day does not always work another day or with another subject, ...