...I have a Montessori background and try to make concepts as concrete as possible. I prefer to explain the "why" and "how" of a concept instead of relying on memorization or other hacks. I love helping students get to the "light bulb" moment in math and science where all of the concepts click and the subject becomes easy. (read more)
...As a classroom teacher and a private Tutor, I have worked with many children with dyslexia. Through systematic and scaffolded work, we make progress with our language work. I have a background in teaching Superkids Phonemic Awareness and have done initial training in the Wilson method. (read more)
...I teach best one-on-one, where I can determine the way that a student learns best and provide the needed individualized instruction. I have tutored a family of home-schooled children in core subjects for four years, taught high school English for two years, and taught English as a second languag... (read more)
...I have also had experience tutoring older students and adults. No matter the age, I gain much pleasure in tutoring because I like helping students succeed! I am qualified to teach reading, writing, English, English as a second language, Spanish, and French. (read more)
...I have also been actively doing community service in low-income and urban areas since I was a boy. I have been able to transfer the teaching of these skills into teaching English literature to high school students. I am working on eventually finishing my Master's in English Literature, but for now am happy with my Master's in Urban Secondary Teaching from Cleveland State. (read more)