Dr. Nadia Ramos

where she’s studied...
University of Mexico, B.A. Mathematics
Harvard University, Ph.D. Mathematics

what she’s taught...
College Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
Pre-Calculus
Calculus I and II
Statistics

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT QUINCY COLLEGE?

The multicultural environment, the diversity in the student populations, and the challenges that this brings to the college. The fact that our students have all different kinds of preparation, and their interests are wide, makes teaching here very exciting! I find students who are very well prepared in Math, next to students who are not comfortable with Math, and then, the opportunity to explore Math together. I also like the presence in this college of many dedicated and interesting people, who are creative, and open and fun.

WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING?

Math is a language, a science, a process, a "universal model" for thinking and solving problems. A teacher has to transmit all these aspects, in a series of words, symbols, graphs, techniques, and behaviors (like thinking and writing the equations clearly and correctly), hoping that somehow the student will be able to internalize the concepts, and apply them when it is necessary to do so. But teaching is a form of communication, and for this, is very important to see the learner as a person, and recognize, and even enjoy the teacher-student connection, as a give-and-take exchange, where often the teacher can learn with the students. I do respect and appreciate my students, I try to help them if they let me, I listen to what they have to say and I am sorry when I can't help them. I wish they would listen when I say "You need to take a lower course before you take this one", it would really save them a lot of aggravation, but 'alas' they have a right to learn from their mistakes, and that is something that I emphasize in my courses: I hope you do many mistakes in this class, so you can learn.

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