...To be an outstanding math tutor, I must be an outstanding observer and listener. When students struggle in math, it is imperative to find and correct any issues as quickly as possible. Students need to hear and see the math in their own way, in their own time. (read more)
18 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Common Core,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I truly love helping students learn and value the experiences and voices that students bring to their education. I am excited to become a licensed teacher within the next few months and even more excited to continue my work with students. I believe that all learners have a right to an equitable education, and I hope I can play a role in that now and for years to come. (read more)
...College does not prepare you for actual teaching. It gives you the degree to be a teacher. My real education began after college with mentors and colleagues that have helped me to develop strategies to bring success to all students. (read more)
Prior to my retirement a few years back, I was a teacher for ~10 years at Western Carolina University in the department of Psychology (I was there for 10 years). I have a Ph.D. in Psychology and taught courses in Statistics, Research Design and Data Analysis, Sensation and Perception, and Neuropsych... (read more)
...I strive to make learning as enjoyable as it is rewarding. I understand that not everyone learns in the exact same way, and in the traditional classroom setting it can be difficult to make sure all students have mastered the concepts. I try to adapt my methods of instruction to fit the needs of the individual student. (read more)