...A strong foundation in math is essential. Practice with both computation and problem solving makes students confident and successful. So often, I encounter students who know how to "follow the steps" but lack the understanding of why a problem is solved in a particular way or what the answer actually means. (read more)
...It certainly was never mine. However I have successfully guided students through Elementary Math, including tutoring grades 1-6 and teaching a classroom of fourth graders how to do long division. Having a good foundation in Elementary Math will help children prepare for middle school and high school, as well as the SATs. (read more)
...I have been teaching students in grades 2-5 for 7 years. I love being able to support students as they learn new skills. I work hard to create a strong connect with families to have open communication about student progress and also provide families with materials to continue working on skills beyond our tutoring sessions. (read more)
...So if I see one approach to a topic not working, I can switch gears easily to adapt. Also, I think my enthusiasm tends to show through pretty blatantly, which my students appreciate. In recent years I have begun working more with high school aged students with IEPs; as a teacher, I personally love the challenge many of these students present, and my students have seen strong results. (read more)
...I am especially adept at meeting the needs of individual students to provide the highest-quality instruction. I have been tutoring high school students in Algebra 2 for several years. As a current Algebra 2 teacher, I see the issues students face when solving these problems everyday, and I therefore adapt my lessons to better serve my students. (read more)