...I’m also open to individual requests for homeschoolers or independent studies. A note on writing ability and neurodiversity:
Writing is not an innate human skill—it is learned through practice, and for many, many people, the practice of writing is arduous and stressful. A large part of my job is to make writing less painful, in the moment and longterm, for students of all abilities. (read more)
...Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to book your first free appointment!In my current teaching position, reading is a foundational skill necessary for critical thinking, subject matter comprehension, and, ultimately, for writing. I am successful in helping students break reading... (read more)
...I also have three young children in school - all with As and Bs in their subjects. I work well with grade school and middle-school aged children, and find I can often break down topics to be readily accessible to even young learners and keep learning interesting. I was hyperactive as a child (some might say I still am), so I know what it's like to crave learning but to be easily distracted. (read more)
...I believe in consistency across instruction and a multisensory approach. I work in a school that uses curriculum aligned with the Common Core. I am able to use the standards to design instruction. (read more)
...I have taught geometry for the last fifteen years and really understand the pitfalls most people go through, particularly the dreaded proof. Because I also teach higher level math, I also understand the importance of getting the basics of geometry and trigonometry correct in order for my student... (read more)