...I’ve always enjoyed teaching others and have been willing to go the extra mile to make sure they are comfortable with the material on their own afterward. I have tutored classmates and younger students from preschool through college as part of my own educational experience in the following subje... (read more)
...I will meet your child where they are to help them build an understanding of math. I know many students use formulas or shortcuts to solve for answers but may not understand the meaning of why these strategies worked. I like to help them build an overall understanding and solid foundation which will help them continue to grow as they explore more complex math ideas. (read more)
...I benefited from tutoring and instruction to help me achieve my full potential. I believe that students learn best in a friendly and loose environment where the student is comfortable with their tutor, so they are free to ask whatever questions they might have. I also believe that students benefit from conceptual explanation(learning about WHY this type of math is useful) and practice. (read more)
...Initially this is done in tutoring sessions, in which I serve as an academic coach. (In the education biz, this is called "scaffolding".) Soon, however, students also do this study/practice themselves during independent study between sessions. During the session that follows an independent study... (read more)
My name is Emily and I have been teaching and tutoring for over 12 years! I am a certified teacher of both elementary education and English. I am currently a reading interventionist. (read more)