...He just graduated high school with As and Bs last year. I find the strategy to deal with this is regular breaks, a structure that is rigid enough to keep them focused while loose enough to allow for conversation, and in generally letting the student finish their thought before gently redirecting them back onto task. All of these strategies have worked well for me in the past. (read more)
...During my time at Everett Community College, I also took other classes specific to writing skills and teaching to improve upon my training. I've worked with a wide range of ages in writing, from elementary school and into grad school. I hold a level two writing tutor certificate as well as a EFSET English Certification. (read more)
...Normally, I teach using a flipped Classroom method of instruction. I have been very successful teaching using this method. Ninety percent of my students earn a grade of an A or B in my courses. (read more)
...I often ask for feedback and I will not bill for a lesson in which the student or parent is not completely satisfied with my tutoring. I try to be flexible with time as I have a 24 hour cancellation policy and offer make-up classes. I am happy to travel to your location to tutor your student but ask that a quiet and comfortable study space be provided for me to work with your student. (read more)
...I have a BS in Geology from Central Washington University, where I also minored in Physics, and my Master's in Earth and Environmental Sciences, specializing in planetary science from Wesleyan University. I was awarded an $8000 grant for my research from Connecticut's NASA space grant. I had teaching duties as a teaching assistant in both undergraduate and graduate school. (read more)