...I love playing and coaching chess, making sure lessons are engaging, instructional, and beneficial for developing key skills on and off the board. Disciplined study and years of Grandmaster coaching have benefitted me throughout my chess career greatly. In 2021 I was awarded the Expert title by the United States Chess Federation (USCF) and achieved a peak rating of 2150. (read more)
...I am certified in the Orton Gillingham reading method, which emphasizes skill building through a phonetic, multisensory approach. I taught small group classes for students diagnosed with dyslexia for many years. I tutored students with dyslexia both privately and in public school. (read more)
...Their success is attributed to my personalized teaching style, which extends beyond conventional methods. For instance, one of my students remarked, 'Professor B. is an outstanding instructor. Her dedication to helping students learn is evident, and she goes above and beyond by offering personalized tutoring. (read more)
...When doing test prep I make sure students have a good understanding concepts and then explain how to approach different types of questions. After lessons I advise students on what questions they should continue to review on their own. I let them know where they tend to make the most mistakes and give them tips on what they should do to check their work. (read more)
...While working through my undergraduate, I would serve as a tutor for the students in the intro classes. Now, as a teacher, I also provide tutoring in the form of extra help. I love to share my knowledge with others. (read more)