...I have my own so called important core items that I work with you on. I have helped student grades 3-6 and much further beyond. I am very familiar with the basics of fractions, multiplication, and division that they have to learn. (read more)
...I truly love what I do and will work with each student to find learning styles and teaching methods that work best for them. Being able to make a tailored experience that best helps my students is the best part of the job and I have almost 2 decades of practice. I started tutoring for the SAT when I was in high school since I tested into the JHCTY when I was in 3rd grade. (read more)
...I am a firm believer that once you learn and you get it, then you can teach it so that means you know it. My students have not failed with that concept in mind. I like to drive a point home, so if you don't understand something and you need me to explain it 100 times, I will be with you and do 100 more examples if that's what you need to understand. (read more)
...While a middle school teacher in California, I was fortunate to attend several conferences led by Kate Kinsella, Ed. D., who provided instruction and insight into teaching academic vocabulary for the purpose of unlocking informational text. Also, I piloted the READ 180 program at the district where I taught in Ohio. (read more)
...I love teaching students and I believe that building relationships is the key to student learning. I love to see a student's eyes light up when they get it. I love to help a student go from hating to school to loving school. (read more)