...I love seeing that look of understanding when something 'clicks' and a student finally gets what they have struggled to learn. Math, with its abstract concepts, is a difficult subject to learn, and can be difficult to teach. Every student has a different learning style that works for them. (read more)
...I returned to Providence and worked as a substitute teacher at a school for at-risk youth helping them catch up to their peers after being held back. This work felt so rewarding that I decided to return to Brown for my Master of Arts in Teaching. There I was certified to teach History, Social Studies and received an endorsement in Mathematics and Economics. (read more)
...I am dedicated to helping children learn. Young children need to have learning be meaningful in order to assimilate the new knowledge. Throughout the years, I have refined multiple strategies to help children learn. (read more)
...After graduation, I was a middle school English teacher in Japan for three years. For the last two years, I have been tutoring 5th-12th grade students both freelance and through a company. I also tutored in high school, throughout college, and while in Japan, for a total of 10+ years of tutoring experience. (read more)
...Also having learned Spanish as a second language I understand the difficulties and frustrations that can come with studying a new language. I have a Bachelors degree in Spanish and also have about 5 years experience tutoring/teaching and working in a classroom setting. I currently run an after school tutoring program for approximately 85 students between 4 and 17 years old. (read more)