...The best thing I love about teaching is the opportunity to empower students to accomplish their goals and dreams. Initially when I came to Texas I thought I would be teaching for a couple of years before moving on to the next adventure; but, I loved it so much that I have successfully completed ... (read more)
...I believe that I can help your Elementary student succeed in reading because I've been educating children since high school when I instructed swim lessons at the YMCA. I also enjoyed teaching English to Italian children when I spent a quarter abroad during college. Since that time, I received a Master's in Education, Texas teaching certificates and have grown to love working with children. (read more)
...Confidence, i.e. a can do spirit is an essential element to gaining mastery in mathematics. I have a BS ED in Mathematics and am certified to teach mathematics grades 7-12 in Missouri and grades 6-12 in Texas. I am in my twentieth year in education.Elementary math is just lower mathematics, therefore my certifications in higher level mathematics should cover this academic area. (read more)
...I want any students I tutor to feel like they can come to me with any question, big or small. I want my students to feel comfortable asking me to try teaching approaches that may work better for them, and feel comfortable telling me when something I'm doing isn't making sense or resonating with them. I want my students to know they can succeed, and that I will help them do so however I can. (read more)