Dorothy Yoo, MA

Hello! I was born and raised in Virginia and attended James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I loved JMU so much that I stayed an additional two years to further my education while working as a web developer for the university. My undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Spanish. One summer, I was given the opportunity to teach computer classes to adults and fell in love with teaching. After graduating with my BBA, I decided to pursue a BA in Mathematics and an educational Master of Arts in teaching with a concentration in secondary mathematics.

My experience with teaching ranges from middle school to high school, and I have also taught as an adjunct professor at a community college. The classes I’ve taught include a variety of mathematics and computer programming courses in Virginia and California.

Besides teaching, I love traveling and exploring different cultures. I have traveled to a variety of countries including India, Ghana, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany, Peru, and Ecuador. I had the awesome opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu — what an amazing time I had exploring these fascinating places! If I’m not teaching or traveling, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two sons, and my dog, Commander Cody Austin. I also enjoy watching movies, cooking, baking, and running. One of my greatest physical accomplishments was completing a marathon in San Diego.

On teaching: I love walking alongside students to help them make discoveries about mathematics in their everyday lives. When teaching mathematics, I like approaching concepts using problem-solving strategies. In my classes, I will be using PowerPoints, lectures, and a whiteboard to solve problems and present ideas to my students. As a teacher, my goal is to build problem-solvers who are passionate about learning. I would love for my students to grow to love mathematics and confidently use their skills to solve problems.