...I enjoy all things math related...puzzles, number games, etc. I think being able to tutor kids and show them how many different processes there are to reach that one solution to a problem is key. That way, they have the opportunity to choose which method best suits them. (read more)
...Although I had up to 15 students in my classroom, I often taught in small groups or individually based on the needs of each student socially, emotionally, and academically. Math was typically a small group lesson while reading was done more on an individual basis at the foundational level and th... (read more)
...I have two children of my own, a daughter who just graduated high school and a son who is 27. What I love most about teaching children is when I see the brightness of their faces when after working so diligently to try to learn a new concept and the thrill of being empowered at their success. I understand the basics and have learned a few tricks over the years. (read more)