Melissa Wyatt
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Sample Recordings
Click here to see a sample AMP Algebra I class.
Click here to see a sample Statistics class.
Click here to view an introduction video about Mrs. Wyatt
Click here to see a sample Statistics class.
Click here to view an introduction video about Mrs. Wyatt
About Mrs. Wyatt
About my education/teaching experience:
I attended college at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. Though my original intent was to end up in the medical field, I started working at Sylvan Learning Center part time, tutoring kids in math and fell in love with teaching math. I graduated from HSU in 2003 with a BBS in Mathematics, a minor in English and a certification to teach grades 8-12 in the state of Texas. Since graduating college, I have taught in the public and private school setting and have also homeschooled my own children for a season. While homeschooling, I had the privilege of being a part of a faith-based cooperative homeschool group, plugging in with them to enrich our homeschooling experience. I met so many great homeschooling families, learning all about the diversity of the homeschool experience.
I joined HSML in 2019 alongside my sister (Rhonda Ellis) and cousin (Christy Edwards) and love the sweet community I have found here. It is a privilege to partner with homeschool and charter school families to provide quality math instruction!
What I am teaching now:
I created the HSML AMP Algebra 1 and Statistics courses and am currently grading both while I teach full time in a north Texas public school. I have had the privilege of teaching a variety of live Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Statistics classes with HSML for 4 years from 2019-2023 before switching over to grading only for our AMP Algebra 1 and Statistics classes in the fall of 2023 when I went back to public school teaching. Public school is a calling that I feel the Lord has brought back into my life after removing for a while. And while I am thankful for that opportunity, I will be stepping out of that role in May of 2026 to transition back to live teaching with HSML! For 2026-27, I will be teaching Algebra II, Honors Algebra II as well as Pre-Calculus. I am so excited about joining back up with students and families in a live classroom and look forward to the years to come!
My family:
My husband and I have 4 kids all 18 years and younger. 3 boys and 1 girl. Their interests vary from sports to music to arts. They are active along with us in our community. Currently the oldest works two jobs as he tries to figure out what life looks like as a young adult. The younger three are public schooled right now, but homeschooling is always an option on the table (we take it one child, one year at a time).
My husband, Eric, is my best friend! He challenges me to think differently and give selflessly and sacrificially! We met in college and have now been married for 21 years and hope to go for another 21+! One of the things I love the most about my husband is that he knows how to work hard and he is constantly teaching our children and myself the value of hard work and discipline. Our family raises quail in our backyard (our farmstead). @madenewfarmstead. (To be fair, my husband puts in the lion share of the work with the quail, but we all pitch in at times.) My husband currently works as the family and discipleship pastor at a local church here in North Texas.
Me:
I love playing games, reading, puzzles and music and all the creative arts! People always find it odd that I majored in Math and minored in English and tend to find my hobbies in music. As much as I love and find joy in color, flexibility, style and creativity, I find that I crave the rules of nature that we see many times in mathematics: follow a series of steps and find a solution to a problem; put the pieces of the puzzle together to complete the task; or work backwards to find the missing piece. Maybe this is why I love games and puzzles so much. I'm a rule follower, but I love when I have the freedom to move or step outside of the lines and see what happens (without getting in trouble). I've always tested right in the middle as an introvert/extrovert; I love people, but I also many times need to get away and find a quiet place to read, work a puzzle or play piano. I am currently the music director for our church (on a volunteer basis). I lead from piano and I sing and put the service together, run rehearsals, have others lead songs, etc. I enjoy the freedom of expressing my faith through the creativity of music. I also genuinely love to express my faith through serving students, through teaching and helping them overcome their struggles in math. If I can lay in front of them effective learning strategies or present the material in a way that they can understand... if I can help instill in them the confidence and assurance that the difficult tasks in front of them that feel defeating and overwhelming are truly only temporary... if they can see true progress where maybe they've never seen it before... if maybe they walk away hating math a little less, feeling a little more confident in what they are capable of, learning to appreciate the beauty of the world of math and science... then that's the start of something. Because math and science points to the beauty of the systems that God created too. And though I don't push my "religious" agenda, my hope is that every student feels redeemed in their purposes and abilities as they complete their courses with HSML. I hope that the struggles they face throughout the course are purposeful and useful and most definitely productive!
I have learned that no matter what walk of life one is traveling, the ability to use mathematics to open doors for hobbies, for careers and for life in general is worth the struggle and discipline that is required. I love that math transcends culture, race and economic status! And I love being able to partner with and serve families from all over the US in their education journey!
I attended college at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. Though my original intent was to end up in the medical field, I started working at Sylvan Learning Center part time, tutoring kids in math and fell in love with teaching math. I graduated from HSU in 2003 with a BBS in Mathematics, a minor in English and a certification to teach grades 8-12 in the state of Texas. Since graduating college, I have taught in the public and private school setting and have also homeschooled my own children for a season. While homeschooling, I had the privilege of being a part of a faith-based cooperative homeschool group, plugging in with them to enrich our homeschooling experience. I met so many great homeschooling families, learning all about the diversity of the homeschool experience.
I joined HSML in 2019 alongside my sister (Rhonda Ellis) and cousin (Christy Edwards) and love the sweet community I have found here. It is a privilege to partner with homeschool and charter school families to provide quality math instruction!
What I am teaching now:
I created the HSML AMP Algebra 1 and Statistics courses and am currently grading both while I teach full time in a north Texas public school. I have had the privilege of teaching a variety of live Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Statistics classes with HSML for 4 years from 2019-2023 before switching over to grading only for our AMP Algebra 1 and Statistics classes in the fall of 2023 when I went back to public school teaching. Public school is a calling that I feel the Lord has brought back into my life after removing for a while. And while I am thankful for that opportunity, I will be stepping out of that role in May of 2026 to transition back to live teaching with HSML! For 2026-27, I will be teaching Algebra II, Honors Algebra II as well as Pre-Calculus. I am so excited about joining back up with students and families in a live classroom and look forward to the years to come!
My family:
My husband and I have 4 kids all 18 years and younger. 3 boys and 1 girl. Their interests vary from sports to music to arts. They are active along with us in our community. Currently the oldest works two jobs as he tries to figure out what life looks like as a young adult. The younger three are public schooled right now, but homeschooling is always an option on the table (we take it one child, one year at a time).
My husband, Eric, is my best friend! He challenges me to think differently and give selflessly and sacrificially! We met in college and have now been married for 21 years and hope to go for another 21+! One of the things I love the most about my husband is that he knows how to work hard and he is constantly teaching our children and myself the value of hard work and discipline. Our family raises quail in our backyard (our farmstead). @madenewfarmstead. (To be fair, my husband puts in the lion share of the work with the quail, but we all pitch in at times.) My husband currently works as the family and discipleship pastor at a local church here in North Texas.
Me:
I love playing games, reading, puzzles and music and all the creative arts! People always find it odd that I majored in Math and minored in English and tend to find my hobbies in music. As much as I love and find joy in color, flexibility, style and creativity, I find that I crave the rules of nature that we see many times in mathematics: follow a series of steps and find a solution to a problem; put the pieces of the puzzle together to complete the task; or work backwards to find the missing piece. Maybe this is why I love games and puzzles so much. I'm a rule follower, but I love when I have the freedom to move or step outside of the lines and see what happens (without getting in trouble). I've always tested right in the middle as an introvert/extrovert; I love people, but I also many times need to get away and find a quiet place to read, work a puzzle or play piano. I am currently the music director for our church (on a volunteer basis). I lead from piano and I sing and put the service together, run rehearsals, have others lead songs, etc. I enjoy the freedom of expressing my faith through the creativity of music. I also genuinely love to express my faith through serving students, through teaching and helping them overcome their struggles in math. If I can lay in front of them effective learning strategies or present the material in a way that they can understand... if I can help instill in them the confidence and assurance that the difficult tasks in front of them that feel defeating and overwhelming are truly only temporary... if they can see true progress where maybe they've never seen it before... if maybe they walk away hating math a little less, feeling a little more confident in what they are capable of, learning to appreciate the beauty of the world of math and science... then that's the start of something. Because math and science points to the beauty of the systems that God created too. And though I don't push my "religious" agenda, my hope is that every student feels redeemed in their purposes and abilities as they complete their courses with HSML. I hope that the struggles they face throughout the course are purposeful and useful and most definitely productive!
I have learned that no matter what walk of life one is traveling, the ability to use mathematics to open doors for hobbies, for careers and for life in general is worth the struggle and discipline that is required. I love that math transcends culture, race and economic status! And I love being able to partner with and serve families from all over the US in their education journey!
Parents tell me:
She's kind, nice and wants you to succeed! Also, not only to succeed but enjoy the math process. Even though they don't meet in traditional classroom setting my daughter has built a relationship with Ms. Wyatt. She doesn't hesitate to reach out and ask questions.
I appreciate the way she explains concepts in a simple, digestible way.
Mrs. Wyatt has been great, she is easy to follow and understand. Mrs. Wyatt communicates effectively with parents and has been an overall positive experience for our family. Hsml, the self paced option, and Mrs. Wyatt has been exactly what my student desired for math this year. Thank you!
Mrs. Wyatt had been a wonderful fit for my daughter. She is a very hard and diligent worker but had been really struggling with math the past couple of years. This year, however, it’s like she is an entirely different math student! Melissa’s teaching style seems to be exactly what my daughter needed and she has been shining on her assessments, etc. I can tell by observing how my daughter sets up and solves the problems and methodically shows her work that she has learned so much from Mrs. Wyatt. I am so appreciative and thankful!
The instructional videos are excellent!
Mrs. Wyatt is fantastic. My daughter enjoys her teaching and is learning so much. Her encouraging feedback and prompt responses are much appreciated.
Mrs. Wyatt cares about her students and encourages them to persevere. She explains the course material clearly to her students and communicates well with parents.
She is very knowledgeable in this subject and explains it in a very helpful way that makes my student feel confident.... Also very organized and friendly and teaches with enthusiasm!!!!
Melissa Wyatt works with both the parents and the students to meet their independent and mutual needs.
Mrs. Wyatt is encouraging, creative, and student focused - she makes sure students are engaged and learning.
Mrs. Wyatt is very on top of things, organized, and has a high level of integrity. When there was an issue with my daughter potentially cheating on a test, she addressed the situation in a compassionate, fair, and supportive manner.
She is enthusiastic and fun to learn from, but strict enough to keep the class in order and engaged.
She is patient with the students and passionate about the subject.
She is easy to work with. Super encouraging.
I appreciate the way she explains concepts in a simple, digestible way.
Mrs. Wyatt has been great, she is easy to follow and understand. Mrs. Wyatt communicates effectively with parents and has been an overall positive experience for our family. Hsml, the self paced option, and Mrs. Wyatt has been exactly what my student desired for math this year. Thank you!
Mrs. Wyatt had been a wonderful fit for my daughter. She is a very hard and diligent worker but had been really struggling with math the past couple of years. This year, however, it’s like she is an entirely different math student! Melissa’s teaching style seems to be exactly what my daughter needed and she has been shining on her assessments, etc. I can tell by observing how my daughter sets up and solves the problems and methodically shows her work that she has learned so much from Mrs. Wyatt. I am so appreciative and thankful!
The instructional videos are excellent!
Mrs. Wyatt is fantastic. My daughter enjoys her teaching and is learning so much. Her encouraging feedback and prompt responses are much appreciated.
Mrs. Wyatt cares about her students and encourages them to persevere. She explains the course material clearly to her students and communicates well with parents.
She is very knowledgeable in this subject and explains it in a very helpful way that makes my student feel confident.... Also very organized and friendly and teaches with enthusiasm!!!!
Melissa Wyatt works with both the parents and the students to meet their independent and mutual needs.
Mrs. Wyatt is encouraging, creative, and student focused - she makes sure students are engaged and learning.
Mrs. Wyatt is very on top of things, organized, and has a high level of integrity. When there was an issue with my daughter potentially cheating on a test, she addressed the situation in a compassionate, fair, and supportive manner.
She is enthusiastic and fun to learn from, but strict enough to keep the class in order and engaged.
She is patient with the students and passionate about the subject.
She is easy to work with. Super encouraging.
