...I like to use a variety of methods and approaches depending on the type of student I am working with. Everyone learns differently, so I like to find out how the student learns first and then tailor my tutoring approach to fit that student's learning needs. I like to use a lot of visual aids and provide plenty of guided practice. (read more)
...My mother went crazy trying to figure out what my problem was. How could I maintain an A in English so easily, yet fail every other class? I always looked at the teacher during a lecture, I read along when my class took turns reading paragraphs out of our text book, I copied down the notes, and I even read the study guides! (read more)
...I am also familiar with the SOL testing requirements and the emphasis that is placed on this. I homeschooled my own children for 8 years. When they began their time in the public school system, they had a very solid foundation. (read more)