...My educational philosophy is that a child’s growth is like a three-legged stool in which each leg represents the child, the parent(s), and the teacher. Our goal as a group is to act as a balance of support to reinforce personal responsibility, critical thinking, and effective communication skill... (read more)
...I have a heart for special needs student and experience working with them as well over 20 years tutoring students in various subjects including English Language Arts, Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Writing, Study Skills and Beginning Reading. I have also passed the Praxis II exam for Special Educ... (read more)
...I got my bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Maryland. I taught high school before transitioning to elementary education where I have spent the last 10 years. I have worked with children ages 4-17 as a coach, club sponsor, tutor, and classroom teacher. (read more)
...For writing or reading tutoring sessions, I have built a toolkit of persuasive strategies (such as how to construct or identify the organization of an argument) to make academic writing straightforward and approachable. For math tutoring sessions, I construct practice problems and teach students... (read more)
...Additionally, I am pursuing a master's degree in elementary education with an add-on in early childhood and special education, further solidifying my ability to support students of varying abilities. Beyond the classroom, I have experience tutoring and providing enrichment for young learners, in... (read more)