...I have been teaching since 2002. I am certificated to teach English and ESL in CA, and K-12 ESL, 5-12 Mildly Disabled, and 5-12 Mathematics in Iowa, 5-12 Mathematics in Wisconsin. I have taught English as a Second Language both in Ukraine and the United States. (read more)
...I even won an award for teaching when I was a teaching assistant. I have a passion for helping people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels understand complex math and science ideas. I especially enjoy helping those who don't see themselves as "math or science people", and working with them to find analogies and problem solving strategies that make sense for them. (read more)
...I have taught a great variety of students coming from multicultural backgrounds. The cognitive abilities of my students varied greatly from the slow learners to the gifted. I try to determine from the beginning where the student needs help and why they are having difficulty with the subject material. (read more)
...Tutoring on the side is fun for me. I love kids, and teaching to see them grow and grasp the concept is a thrill to me. I love to use fun methods...art and writing, games and brain challenges...implementing whatever learning style the child has to have it "click"! (read more)