...My school district wanted curriculum on a fast paced schedule. I always found myself lagging because l could not and would not move on when students weren't "getting it". I struggled with math as a young girl and found that my math teachers, though very knowledgeable, had great difficulty teaching it. (read more)
8 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Algebra 2,Writing,Elementary Math
...I'm Dr Lauren Y. and I'm a trained developmental cognitive scientist (PhD from Teachers College, Columbia University) with 15+ years of experience with tutoring. Though I tutored prior to embarking on the road for my doctorate, the detailed knowledge I acquired, related to how people, specifical... (read more)
...I am a native Spanish speaker and hold a TESOL certification. Presently, I work with remote teams in China and Latin America. As a former ESL learner, I know first hand the challenges of learning a second language and the necessary skills to achieve fluency. (read more)
...I am a certified teacher in both Biology and Mathematics. I started teaching in 2003 after leaving my first career as a zookeeper. While I loved being a zookeeper, I am just as passionate about teaching environmental science. (read more)
...Additionally, I have taken several creative writing classes at Florida International University. Aside from my education, I have always been the resident proofreader in my group. Both friends and family members come to me for help when they need someone to proofread and edit their work, both fictional and nonfictional. (read more)