...I've realized the knowledge gap from school, internships, jobs, careers and certifications is having a good mentor. My teaching style would lean more towards directive. My process for teaching consists of listing out groups of tasks, breaking down the tasks into individual steps that allow the trainee to complete individually. (read more)
...I do not stress tedious drills and rote memorization. I strive to put all knowledge into context so it may become a tool at the ready disposal of the student for the rest of their lives. You will find that I am passionate about the subjects I teach, and this passion is infectious. (read more)
16 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Literature,Elementary Math
...I can provide a full reading assessment, allowing both the student and I to understand what their individual strengths and areas in need of enrichment are. This information is used to determine which interventions are the best fit to help each person succeed. As an elementary teacher, I have provided handwriting instruction to many students. (read more)
...I focus on all types of grammar and all forms of sentence structure. I review the traits of a good writer as we move through the writing process. I currently teach 6th grade English in a public school district. (read more)
...For tutoring, I have students work through as much of a problem as they can on their own, teaching them in real time where needed, and striving to get them to high independent performance. For mentoring, I teach productive "self-talk" that enables them to break down issues into manageable pieces... (read more)