...I realized that I appreciate and found these two subjects more enjoyable for me which is one of the reasons I want my students to feel this way. I used to hate Math for a simple reason: I don't understand it! But as I practiced a lot, I figured that I could do it easily and I started to love the subject until this point. (read more)
...Since relocating to Seattle, I have been studying to return to school and pursue a medical degree. My passion for biology has driven me to undertake several student internships at prestigious research institutions in the New York City area, including studying how viruses subvert the human immune... (read more)
...I have patience and try to make learning fun. Often just being able to fidget as we work together helps my students focus. I have my Masters in Special Needs Literacy from Seattle University. (read more)
I grew up in a family of teachers. From a young age, I knew I wanted to work in the educational system. It really started when I was old enough to understand that my god brother, who has Down Syndrome, was different from me but the same in so many ways. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Grammar,ADHD,Elementary Math
...My reading/writing score was 790 (99th percentile), and my writing score was 670 (92nd percentile). Although that makes me seem like an avid writer, I actually excel most in debate. I placed among the top teams at the national competition last year and intend to take it to the top this year. In... (read more)