...ACT Prep: I have worked with a professional ACT Prep company in the past and have helped many students achieve their desired scores through improving strategy, reviewing key concepts, and completing practice problems. Reading: Reading is my favorite subject to tutor as it is my primary method of... (read more)
...I look forward to working with you!Native fluency.
2 years of experience teaching in Spain, where I used my language skills in real-world settings every day. Minor in Spanish from Duke University.
8 years studying Spanish in the classroom, which has given me a rich understanding of what to do (a... (read more)
10 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Spanish,Statistics,SAT Math
...The most common question I hear is, "Why are we learning this?" or "Why is this useful?". I've found most of my students learn the material better if you give them an application for it. Its not tested though so standard schooling tends to gloss over topics like this in favor of time but I feel like it is nearly as important as the material itself. (read more)
...I don't dare to say I'm an expert on piano as it is not my primary focus, but I have a pretty solid grasp of the basics of playing and performance. Most of my experience has been teaching beginners and those looking to brush up their basic skills/technique. Violin replaced piano as my primary instrument at the age of 10. (read more)
...I push them to ask themselves questions, fight through problems, look for clues, set goals, and get the most out of their mistakes. If one way of looking at a concept isn’t clicking, I try out different angles until we find the one that does. Everyone’s mind and way of seeing the world is unique, and I enjoy connecting with my students and adapting to those differences. (read more)