...They began approaching me with help on their grammar and vocabulary, and together we found that my concepts-driven approach was just what they needed to master their writing. I have a bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a minor in Secondary Education, with roughly 4 years of relevant tutoring ex... (read more)
...Some examples of me building off of the knowledge they already have is being able to to walk them through the problem step by step. I have found this way to be successful because my students are not just getting an answer, but they are gaining the knowledge that will help them for future assignments. I want to be a resource to students who are struggling in an area that I have a passion for. (read more)
...I have taught in public, private, and parochial schools in both Kansas and Louisiana. My primary focus has been phonics, reading, writing, elementary math, and middle school science and literature. In the past I have accepted high school students, but at this time I would like to focus on eleme... (read more)
25 Subjects: includingACT Math,Algebra 1,Algebra 2,Elementary Math
...I've been told I'm strong in Test Prep, but really I'm just teaching skills and how to best apply them. My greatest joy comes from the "Got it" moments. I try to find real life applications for the skills I teach so that my students recognize value in their learning. (read more)
31 Subjects: includingCommon Core,Elementary (K-6th),Reading,Elementary Math
...I have been working for Bossier Parish Schools for the past 5 years. During this time I have taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics, Pre-AP Algebra I, and Essentials of Algebra. Pre-AP Algebra I and Essentials of Algebra are both high school courses offered to 8th-grade students. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Geometry,Prealgebra,SAT Math