...I have a Master's degree in Curriculum Teaching in International Relations. I regularly score above the 80th percentile on standard tests and usually score above the 90th percentile so I know what skills will increase your student's scores. I'm a Social Studies Subject Guide for Lesson Planet. (read more)
...When teaching, my methods are to show and explain the step-by-step process of solving the problem after explaining important vocabulary and ideas. I then worked on some guided examples before having the students attempt examples on their own, where we then compared answers. At this point, I wil... (read more)
...I have also been trained in Orton-Gillingham teaching methods. I have taught students with dyslexia for 6 years, before that I was a classroom teacher in public education. I have taught 1st grade, 4th grade, and 7th grade (science). While teaching 1st grade I fell in love with the science of teaching reading, which is when I began my training as a dyslexia teacher. (read more)
...I have worked with high school students preparing for AP Computer Science exams, college students tackling their curriculum. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. I tailor my approach to each student's unique needs, ensuring that complex concepts are broken down into manageable and understandable parts. (read more)
...I've always done very well in social studies courses and have taken them as electives when possible. In my free time I watch educational videos and read works about history and the development of civilizations. I've taken several college American Government and US history courses. (read more)