...After determining the student's level, I would work on helping the student build a strong foundation, excelling in the strengths while improving on areas that are weak. I design visual aids to help students understand what they are learning and really enjoy it. Improving a student's confidence in the subject is also a priority of mine. (read more)
...I have my masters degree in reading. I am Orton Gillingham certified and have been teaching and using it daily for 3+ years. 12 years teaching experience with 11 being in first grade. Reading specialist certified. (read more)
...I have used my Montessori training to aid the development of the concrete to the conceptual in all subjects. I truly believe that a solid understanding of a subject is the key to student success but more importantly, to the feeling of confidence and assurance. A confident student that knows that they can learn and be successful is a primary key to their education. (read more)
...I taught at the university level for about 20 years. Since 2007, I have taught many students how to take the PRAXIS tests they needed for admission to teacher education programs and to qualify for teaching licenses in Maryland, Virginia and other states. I tutor for PRAXIS I, a test usually tak... (read more)
...I'm fully bilingual in Spanish, so I'm also available for students and adults willing to learn or improve their Spanish, verbal or written. During my work abroad in Europe and South America, I had the opportunity to study politics, which prepared me to help students with their social studies subjects like AP World History, AP U.S. History, and AP European History. (read more)