...I encourage an informal, friendly environment, where students are comfortable to be themselves, ask questions, and make mistakes. I encourage wrong answers in lessons, not only because wrong answers help us learn, but also because many of today's most essential scientific advances began as mista... (read more)
...I have completed credited courses focusing on learning and formatting lesson plans geared to Common Core State Standards as I completed my certification as an Adult Basic Education Instructor. All of my lessons have been geared toward and documented to cover Common Core State Standards. Instruc... (read more)
...I also incorporate games and other fun activities to stimulate engagement. I particularly enjoy the work I do tutoring students who need a high school equivalency. All of my students that I have encouraged to go and take their test have passed on the first try. (read more)
...This has translated to me being the final editor for all my friends and family - in school papers, applications, personal statements, resumes, and everything in between. I've worked on the work of students of all levels, including undergraduate theses and applications to medical residency progra... (read more)
...I have developed and written a reading program that uses a visual conceptual approach where concrete picture clues are embedded in sight words. My program has been piloted and proven successful. So successful my elementary school has adopted it as their sight word reading program. (read more)