...Best,
Mariana
Algebra may intimidate both adolescents and adults; many may struggle to a point of feeling like closing down to math in general. I have seen the need to rebuild/reshape, restructure and assist in creating successful long-term learners with efficacy and solid retention of skill set... (read more)
...It was also challenging as there were very few materials and resources at my disposal so I had to not just prepare lessons but develop curricula as well. I developed great relationships with some of the students and became the first European visit one of the student's village during a vacation. ... (read more)
...I have more than ten years experience teaching high school English, including etymology, literature, drama, and speech. I have a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in Language Education. I have many years experience teaching high school English, including literary analysis and research writing. (read more)
...I also served as a writing coach at Y-Press, a student leadership organization that produced articles for The Indianapolis Star and radio reports for WFYI Public Radio. I've taught students at all skill levels -- ranging from sophomores and juniors in "regular" or special education English to se... (read more)
...For each of my students, I work to discover tools they already have: their strengths, interests, and learning style. We then use these tools to build up knowledge/proficiency in the subject area. This personalized approach has allowed me to bring many students up to an achievement level that better reflects their potential. (read more)