...I am upbeat and fun, and know when to be direct and when to be compassionate. I have a master's degree in teaching, and over 10 years of experience improving literacy in the classroom. I work with learners to help them express what they want to say through their writing, focusing on making sure claims are backed up by clear evidence and thoughtful reasoning. (read more)
...But I also understand that many people don't have the same enthusiasm for math that I do. If math is a struggle for you, I will aim to guide you through multiple ways of thinking about a problem. I believe the best way to understand a problem is to use as many problem-solving strategies as you can, until it finally "clicks."Beyond math, I have several other academic interests. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingCalculus,Prealgebra,Statistics,Discrete Math
Over the past five years, I have tutored students from age nine to fifty with diverse learning goals and obstacles. Whether the subject is math, French, grammar, reading comprehension, or music, I enjoy helping each student build confidence and independent learning skills in an environment of patie... (read more)
...In both of these areas, it is very important to teach children study skills. In reading I teach study skills for comprehension, spelling and learning vocabulary. As a special education teacher, it is very important to teach study skills for reading, math, and spelling as many children with learning difficulties have memory issues and need to learn techniques to use ro retain information. (read more)
...Mathematics is my passion, and I dedicate myself to precision and clarity. There is one's Math Road. It is important to fill in what potholes there may be in that road for a smoother ride. (read more)