...Also, I always learn more and strengthen my own knowledge about a topic when I'm helping students. The relationship is always mutualistic. At times, math can seem very abstract, and one of the most popular questions is: "When am I ever going to use this in real life?" I try to bridge this gap and provide practical examples. (read more)
...For fun I would complete English workbooks. It really stuck. In college I excelled in writing and scored for the first time 1010/1010 - a perfect score.I am a college graduate and I have been teaching Algebra 1 classes for many years in the home school arena. (read more)
...I enjoy tutoring and teaching foreign languages and have 15 years of experience in it. My tutoring methods include getting to know a student, his/her personality, needs and interests. Then using my knowledge and experience, I choose the best teaching techniques for each student individually. (read more)
...I am trained in several reading programs, including Language! and the Wilson Reading System, as well as Read About and Read Naturally. I have had the privilege of working with readers at all levels, from students first learning their letters, to students reading complex classic novels. I am a third grade teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools. (read more)
...I also have taken, history courses in college and getting A's in all of these classes. History can be a hard subject to get when trying to understand the "big picture" and this concept is something that I focus on to help students feel more confident in their history academic abilities. Qualified elementary math tutor. (read more)