...I did some tutoring of fellow college students in math subjects during college. During my long career in the financial services industry, I trained many fellow employees on many different topics. I have often been told that I should have been a teacher and would like to make that a reality. (read more)
...Then, I met my fifth grade history and writing teacher. He would make games out of lessons, such as letting us crumple up paper and throw it at eachother to show us how fair or unfair some civil war battles were; he'd read our assigned books aloud with us in such a theatrical way that it kept ev... (read more)
...When approaching learning this way, I find that children are excited, motivated and encouraged. Enthusiasm, high-energy and humor also play a part in my instruction…because learning can be fun too. For the more personal side of me...I am a mom, a sister, a teacher, an artist and I have a SUPERPOWER. (read more)
...I’ve worked with small groups mostly - my smallest class has one student and my largest class has seven. I also have some professional writing experience - along with editing and publishing. At the moment, I’m trying to earn some money during the summer until school starts back up in August. (read more)
...Success can look like a lot of things to different people and we will work together to establish realistic, productive goals that lay a strong foundation for each individual student. I believe in taking the time to pair with my students and that bringing a sense of fun, joy and purpose to each s... (read more)