...I have learned that to learn anything takes a commitment. I will commit to help others learn when they themselves are willing to make a commitment to a subject or endeavor. Anxiety comes with learning difficult subjects, once this is known and overcome, a great sense of joy and accomplishment will follow. (read more)
...I started out studying Chemistry. Even though I truly enjoyed this particular science, I knew that psychology was where I needed to be. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. (read more)
...I have the ability to take the important ideas and present them in creative ways that students can grasp and retain. Recently I took a fifth grade class through the teacher's directive to search for answers to a pretest. When they finished the assignment, I had them play "Jeopardy" and ask questions that fit the correct answers. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingBiology,Physical Science,ESL/ESOL,ACT English
...I have taught science as a specialty in both the 4th and 6th grades. I enjoy working one on one with students and can tutor in all areas, but feel that my strength lies in math and science. I think it's important to get a clear understanding of students' strengths and gaps in understanding and go from there. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingElementary Science,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...Having moved to Tennessee to start my own (unrelated) business, I am looking to make some money on the side while I get up and running. I have a TEFL certificate from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, and taught English online to Chinese and Japanese sp... (read more)