...I love working with a cappella or exploring other styles with students. Singing is an amazing gift to develop and share with the world! I have played violin since I was twelve years old. (read more)
...Like Forrest Gump, I just can't stop! I love seeing the "lightbulb" come on, when I am helping someone master a difficult math or science concept, and they "get it." Algebra II was one of my favorite classes in High School. Maybe it is because I had a great teacher--Mr. (read more)
...I am able to customize my lessons for the specific development of each of my students and I am patient and encouraging of all students. I have been a high school English teacher for seven years. I taught classes that supported study skills and taught techniques to help students in my classes excel in their study skills. (read more)
...Raw memorization can only take you so far in science. I have seen many students spend hours memorizing facts without understanding the basic processes that connect all of the facts. Critical thinking brings in a certain cohesiveness that can allow students to reason their way to correct answers, even if their memorization skills are imperfect. (read more)
...I have several resources that I use, including handwriting worksheets and letter tracing. I am qualified to tutor for the STAAR because I have helped my classroom students prepare for and pass the STAAR. Those who I worked with not only passed the test, but saw a large increase in their scores from the previous years. (read more)