...I employ a number of strategies based on a student's specific learning style and strengths. As a passionate reader myself, I love discussing books and enjoy seeing a student's confidence in and enjoyment of reading grow! I have worked extensively on writing and literary analysis with middle and high school students, including composing college admissions essays. (read more)
...When I was in 8th grade, I noticed that my peers in algebra were having difficulties that I didn't have. Once in a while I'd stay after school and help people who asked for it, and this soon turned into a regular after-school tutoring program. To this day, algebra is one of my favorite subjects to work in, and I find myself coming back to it with various students. (read more)
...I have peer edited many papers (and short stories) in my life, from strong writers and not so strong writers. Spelling and grammar can confuse readers, and Microsoft Word does not catch all of the mistakes. I have become skilled in proofreading and both interpreting and fixing very confusing spelling and grammar errors. (read more)
...I am a certified elementary school teacher in Massachusetts. I have passed all MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) exams. I also hold a SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) certificate from the state of Massachusetts. (read more)
...I have a B.S. in Chemistry from Bridgewater State University, where my concentration was Biochemistry with a minor in Biology. I also took graduate level Chemistry classes at Syracuse University where I was a General Chemistry Teaching Assistant. I have a passion for learning and teaching. (read more)