...It changed my life and sent me down the path of an educator. With my many years as an interventionist I am able to asses students abilities in both literacy and math. I can determine the root of the issue and work on the skills needed to bring you up to speed. (read more)
...I have a track record of turning non-readers into readers, coaxing poetry out of resistant writers, and unlocking long-hidden math skills. I love investigating history, making sense of science, and demystifying geography. As a father of two young children, I have a perspective on education both as an educator and as a parent. (read more)
...Nutrition is one of my specialties and passions. Not only do I have formal education in Nutrition and Wellness, but I also work hard to embody these values in my life. I enjoy home gardening and experimenting with healthy cooking methods and recipes. (read more)
...My goals are to help young people become comfortable doing what at first seems difficult, while challenging them to do more than they think they can. Lessons are accompanied by homework and followed up with assessments and progress reports. If at any time a student feels overwhelmed we will discuss modifications to ease any perceived excess burden. (read more)
...All of my past Alg 1 Students have gotten As in their classes (5 students from various backgrounds). I emphasize foundation building especially for math, due to the reasons specified in my bio! Received a 5 in AP Psychology & A+ in Developmental Psychology. Current Vanderbilt Undergraduate majoring in Psychology.10 years ago, I was actually also an ESL student struggling to learn English. (read more)