...I work from an asset-based framework as I believe that every student has their own unique strengths and skills they bring to the table. I subscribe to Paolo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed: education is not neutral and must be used to liberate the oppressed and make a more just society. I have 12 years of experience teaching students effective study strategies that work for them. (read more)
...If you're actually learning, it's going to be fun; you're hardwired for it. The same thing goes for teaching and tutoring. One of my favorite memories from high school is the moment when, after helping another girl with a chemistry worksheet, she told me "Now that I get this. (read more)
...I have experience helping a 4-year-old (preschool) in his math skills (online). To increase engagement and enhance learning, I incorporated various props and materials such as puppets, dice, pom poms, beads, numbered tiles and little plastic critters. One way we worked on addition was through an interactive adventure game. Math provides many possibilities! (read more)
...I believe everyone can learn! Just because someone does not learn the way most people do does not make them unable to learn. As a teacher, I have taught mostly high school English (and remedial English programs), but have also taught 9th grade Earth and Space Science and financial literacy. (read more)
...I decided to go into tutoring because I love the idea of getting students comfortable in a personal learning environment so that they could gain the confidence and skills to succeed in any academic endeavor and to continue learning on their own. I have a deep passion for helping people obtain and express the best aspects of themselves. Tutoring is not about me. (read more)