...Years later after earning my degree, I began working as a Substitute Teacher throughout the school district. One day during recess duty, a non-verbal student ran up to me and had the biggest smile on his face! He remembered me from when I was an instructional aide in his classroom several years before. (read more)
...There is always a right answer, so once you understand how it works, it becomes like a game. I graduated from a 4 year LDS seminary, two years of which were focused on the Bible. I served a full time mission for two years teaching people how to come closer to God by studying and following the scriptures. (read more)
...I worked as an elementary math and language arts teacher at Alex and Rose Pilibos school in California. I love teaching and tutoring elementary students as I feel this is the time when students are able to develop a strong foundation in order to succeed for the rest of their lives! I previously worked at an Elementary school teaching math and language arts to kids K-6th. (read more)
...I strive to be engaging, I strive to simplify as much as possible, and I strive to adapt to a learning pace that is comfortable for my student. I thrive off of helping students have those "aha" moments, and seeing them begin to enjoy learning. During college I gained 3 years of experience tutoring elementary aged students in math, reading, and spelling. (read more)
...I was a finalist all four times I competed. In 2018, I placed first and was the featured speaker at a 3,000+ attendee event. I also competed in the Mary Kawakami Speech Competition three times and was a finalist each time. (read more)