...I am currently employed as a statistical data analyst, hold a Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Data Analysis, and have nearly 10 years experience with R. I also hold degrees in Brain and Cognitive Science (BS), Linguistics (BA), and Psychological & Brain Sciences (MA, PhD), so I can help you... (read more)
...I a primary focus on phonics for struggling readers that then progresses to fluency skills. I also incorporate reading comprehension as well as grammar skills in the lessons. For young students I make sure to keep the session moving and not linger too long on any one skill to maintain interest and engagement for the entire duration of the session. (read more)
...So many students struggle with all the mechanics required of school writing that it takes the joy of the writing process away. I teach students to separate their writing ideas from the not-so-fun part of writing - capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, using quotes, paragraph structure, etc. Organize, write, edit. (read more)
...I love teaching all things English, especially English as a Second Language. I find that by using a methodology based on student-led teaching, students are much more likely to become confident in their skills. As a professor and a tutor, I often approach my lessons in a way that engages and excites students. (read more)
In high school, sharing what I know to help others succeed became a personal passion. I loved it so much, in fact, that I chose to pursue an English degree at SIUE with dual minors in rhetoric and writing form. I earned my Bachelor's in May 2018, and I am currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration at SIUE as well. (read more)