...I set small and long-term goals, build confidence and continually praise my students. I am a retired teacher with 23 years of teaching experience. I have enjoyed teaching both upper elementary and middle school. (read more)
...I run my tutoring sessions the way I would run my classroom. I expect my students to be on time and prepared. I often ask questions and let the student think about an answer before I offer assistance. (read more)
...I have had ADD since childhood, and I am able to assist students with little tricks and techniques on how to keep focused in school and on homework. Most of these ides I have taught myself and many other students. ADD and ADHD affects how we learn - whether child, teen, or adult. (read more)
...Education empowers all of us. I am looking forward to tutoring students in and around my own community. All the best,DarlaI played basketball all through middle and high school. (read more)
...My favorites include marine mammals and birds when I study life science. For many years I taught in sixth grade classes and challenged my students to stretch their writing skills. During this time I had students write everything from how-to directions, to short stories and poetry. (read more)