...Students can struggle more in English classes because of it, so not only have I focused my graduate work on teaching techniques that address the needs of students with learning disabilities, I have also worked closely with the Department of Disability Services at my last school (Virginia Tech) to... (read more)
...However, I have previous experience tutoring online one to one and during COVID I taught English entirely online. I teach students between the ages of 10 and 13, but would be open to teaching older students. I like to use a variety of methods and approaches depending on the type of student I am working with. (read more)
...This spring I briefly volunteered as a tutor for an elementary after-school program for disadvantaged students. I have tutored in person and over the phone, usually in a one-on-one setting or in groups of 2-3. I like to sit down with the learner and work on an assignment so that by the end of a... (read more)
...I exceeded average in reading, writing, and grammar. I ended every school year with a perfect 600 English SOL score, which caused my mother and teachers extensive confusion considering I failed every other subject. My mother was a woman with very little patience, and she would dedicate hours of her time attempting to help me understand simple math homework. (read more)