I have experience both tutoring and teaching. After graduation from Western Michigan University in 2007, I spent 5 years teaching 5th grade all subjects including a specific spelling/vocabulary curriculum and a full grammar program as well as Bible class. After 5 years working for a substitute company, I moved into a preschool position which I later left for another 5th grade position. (read more)
...My teaching has given me insight into how to explain grammar rules clearly, helping students learn to avoid mistakes. I have ten years of tutoring experience in elementary and higher math. I was a math major in college for awhile, where I took the most advanced Calculus I and Calculus II courses possible. (read more)
...My philosophy pulls deeply from my special education training. I believe that all people can learn, and it's my job to find the best methods to make that happen. I also believe that learning is a comprehensive experience, and I will assist parents, family members, teachers, and mentors as needed to apply the strategies I discover that work for a given student. (read more)
...I found the most effective instruction occurred when teaching with a computerized courseware program (closed internet system) in a lab situation. I have transferred that valuable experience to my individualized tutoring style in which I have been successful in helping students focus when sufferi... (read more)
...Proofreading is a specialty of mine as I am actively a Beta-Reader for several authors and part of my job is to catch errors and improve the flow of their writing. I'm easy to get along with and good at connecting with students. I enjoy the learning process and live for the "Ah-HAH!" moments in life and from my pupils. (read more)