...Math is taught differently today than it was when I was growing up. Rather than merely substituting numbers into arbitrary formulas, the focus now lies in equipping students with a versatile toolkit of strategies to solve problems and develop a comprehensive conceptual understanding. One of my ... (read more)
9 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,ACT Math,Elementary Math
...My Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College was in English, and I am an avid reader interested in many subjects. In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. I've taken Orton-Gillingham classes, a RAVE-O workshop, and have 10 years practice using PAF and Wilson components, customized for student needs. (read more)
...Throughout my teaching career, as a tutor (English Literature, Writing, Reading, ELA, Music Theory, Ear Training, Music Composition) as a martial arts instructor, and even as a piano instructor, I have found that the common element to success has always been in positively structuring your commitm... (read more)
...I also hold two master’s degrees—one in Educational Technology and one in School Counseling. In addition to teaching, I am a published writer. I have written for CNBC, Reader’s Digest, and SheKnows Media, as well as other online publications. (read more)
...With a background as a filmmaker, I apply my knowledge of enhanced natural and studio lighting to my work as a photographer. I am currently learning to get the best work from the camera in an Android cell phone. I've been a user of Outlook since Windows 3.11 and I'm familiar with most iterations of the program since then. (read more)