...I also know the difficulties that come with preparing for standardized exams, such as the SAT or ACT. By teaching specific strategies I've used for each section, I have helped students lessen their time, increase their score, and solve problems more efficiently: skimming passages strategically, ... (read more)
...During college, I tutored multiple students with ages ranging from 5th-8th grade who were struggling with reading and writing skills. My methods are focused on creating a unique plan in collaboration with each student based on their strengths as well as their needs. Figuring out what intrinsically motivates each student is key to successful tutoring. (read more)
...I have volunteered at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for a number of years, as well as in a special needs soccer group, and tutoring between the ages of 6 and 10. I love working with children and believe that it is extremely important to provide a safe and comfortable environment for learning... (read more)
...If you need longer to go over something, so be it. I once had a student at community college who I’ll call Jim. Jim got so frustrated with algebra 1 that he threw his textbook out the window. (read more)
...During co-op days, I led and/or participated in student-led conversations about the subjects we were learning. Throughout my time at the co-op, I journeyed through the Saxon Math curriculum, from Saxon 8/7 to Advanced Mathematics. In a typical Math Seminar, students brought math problems to class that they were struggling with. (read more)