...The process of mastering mathematical concepts often produces frustration for students. My goal when tutoring students is to meet them where they are at in their understanding of math concepts and build their confidence and love for math. During my 20 plus years of teaching experience I have compiled a "tool box" filled with creative activities to engage my students. (read more)
...I taught many of the concepts while I was a teacher. I have tutored students in SAT prep and have answered over 5,000 questions in WyzAnt's "Ask An Expert" section. I taught mathematics in a public school for thirty-three years on the junior high/middle school level. (read more)
...I have worked with students with disabilities and am good at adjusting work to make it more accessible. I have been a paraprofessional in an ABA classroom, a 6th grade inclusion math and science teacher, and am currently a 3rd grade ELA teacher. I have a wide breath of experience and consistently seek learning opportunities. (read more)
...With that in mind, I always try to make my lessons fun and interesting in order to drive student curiosity. Typically, if the student does not arrive with specific problem sets, I will teach the material and then allow for the student to complete practice problems to test for mastery. However, I am always flexible to tutoring using whichever method works best for the student. (read more)