...At this point, I prefer to have lessons online. I have been able to successfully transition most of my in-person tutoring online without any loss of quality. Online tutoring also provides much needed flexibility for families with busy schedules and allows me to schedule last-minute lessons in case of emergencies. (read more)
...I start from where the student is and build their confidence with repetition, finding they grow exponentially when given care, patience, and freedom to express frustration or confusion. I emphasize wrong answers are not bad, but clear directions on how to improve. The only wrong answer is not trying. (read more)
...I hold an MFA in creative writing from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, one of the top graduate programs for writing in the world. I designed and taught two semesters of a poetry writing class at the University of Iowa, where I would routinely work one-on-one with my students to improve their writing... (read more)
...When confronted with what seemed to be an unsolvable problem, I was shown the framework on how to breakdown a problem into manageable steps. I then would be able to reference the applicable course material or identify the current knowledge gaps in order to solve each step. Plugging it all toget... (read more)
...For science students, I have experience tutoring general science, biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology. One of my strengths as a tutor is my ability to explain abstract concepts in a variety ways to help students grasp challenging topics. In addition to being a math teacher, I am also an artist, so I understand not everyone has the logical mind of a mathematician. (read more)