...I am a music director of a church, professional oboist, and currently teach high school German and English to Spanish speakers. I strive to:
1) Assess a student's skill base, learning styles, and advise where I feel work is needed
2) Help you accomplish YOUR goals
3) Develop an individualized learning plan. I don't believe in cookie-cutter teaching! (read more)
I am a lifetime learner. Graduating from high school as the salutatorian with a 4.0 GPA, I earned a B.A. in Philosophy with extensive coursework in language and literature. I attended a Lutheran seminary for two years, studying theology and Biblical languages and later earned 30 credit hours in a Master of Linguistics program focused on Teaching English as a Second Language. (read more)
...I have been trained in multiple curriculums. I know Singapore Math strategies, as well as the "new" Common Core math. I have taught Shurley Grammar for 5 years in 3rd-5th grade. (read more)
...I am particularly skilled at finding creative ways to help explain concepts so that students can best connect with the material. I am always kind, and I believe that anyone can overcome their math struggles, even if it means taking things slowly, bit by bit. I have worked as a math intervention... (read more)
18 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Ear Training,Elementary (K-6th),General Music
...I then use interactive learning techniques like games, flashcards, videos, problem solving, etc. to optimize my students' learning success! I continually observe what works well (or doesn't work well) for my students in order to make our sessions as interesting and helpful as possible. How would it feel to be the first student to raise your hand in class to answer a question? (read more)