...I also have been a recipient of NIOST Fellowship from Wellesley College this past year 2012-2013 with a focus on teaching math using Howard Gardner's famework of 8 intelligences. i also have extensively tutored privately elementary math students. As a tutor for the past 7 years, a counselor and ... (read more)
...Present the concepts in language that makes sense to them. Be encouraging and patient and positive, always. Keep things as simple as possible. (read more)
...I believe in a flexible tutoring approach that is tailored to the student’s strengths, challenges, and sensitivities. Many students underestimate their own capabilities, and I strive to foster confidence by presenting them with opportunities to demonstrate proficiency. I also aim to make sessions as fun and entertaining as possible within the context of the substantive work we are doing. (read more)
...I enjoy the 1-on-1 tutoring environment as I can customize my approach with each student. With a visual learner, we can draw out the steps of mitosis. With an auditory learner, we can create a fun saying for each of the steps. (read more)
...I have over 15 years experience teaching high school English, Philosophy, and AP Literature (most recently at Cleveland Humanities Magnet), as well as a curriculum advisor for the school district. I worked with a variety of students with various skill levels. I was often specifically given stru... (read more)