I am Melissa! I am currently a 7th grade math teacher and have been teaching for 13 years. I have experience teaching 6th and 7th grade math. (read more)
...I am current and up to date with the math concepts students will encounter on the test. I am currently a middle school ELA teacher and am well versed in reading and writing strategies, along with grammar. I currently teach eighth grade English Language Arts. (read more)
...I teach in a relaxed, fun manner and aim to understand and meet the current emotional and cognitive needs of each student I see. I believe that patience is always the greatest gift we can give children.I have taught Algebra for many years for 6th -10th graders of diverse abilities and background... (read more)
10 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I assign homework, unless otherwise instructed, and offer periodic progress reports.I worked for three years for an executive search firm. I spent countless hours reviewing resumes, reading cover letters, and interviewing job candidates. This line of work gave me a lot of insight into how people present themselves to prospective employers as well as what signals employers are looking for. (read more)
...Whatever the level, my approach is always the same: I present clear explanations of the topic, provide plenty of examples, and give the student the opportunity to show me what he or she has learned. I know it's a cliche, but math is not a spectator sport; you can't learn by just watching someone else do it; you've got to jump in and give it your best shot. I look forward to hearing from you. (read more)