...My guiding principle as a teacher is to enable students to understand what they are learning in focused and logical steps. For example, in teaching writing, I stress the idea of the three c's: concise, concrete, and clear writing. In addition, I focus on hands-on learning; that is, the student ... (read more)
...I have a diverse teaching and tutoring background. From 2016 to 2021, I served as a teaching assistant, instructor, or grader in the History Department at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. There, I assisted students in building their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills through the study of history. (read more)
...My experience as a co-teacher in algebra and geometry classes has given me lots of hand-on experience with the basics in these areas of math. My certifications are in English, ESL, and Spanish, and I have worked with both native English and Spanish speakers. lf you can believe it, I really like... (read more)
...Some of my favorite reading and phonics resources are, Explode the Code, Spelling You See, Bob Books, The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching. I had the opportunity to oversee the pre-K program in a homeschool co-op for two years. In that role I was responsible for planning weekly lessons in math, English, history, and science. (read more)
...I also tutor any subject that mainly requires study skills and memorization, such as history, psychology, and biology/anatomy. In addition, I am a study skills/time management coach. My easygoing approach to students’ difficulties along with my study/life skills coaching has helped students achieve unmeasured success. (read more)