...Throughout my time at the co-op, I journeyed through the Saxon Math curriculum, from Saxon 8/7 to Advanced Mathematics. In a typical Math Seminar, students brought math problems to class that they were struggling with. The class, then, discussed the mathematical concepts concerned and solved the problem together. (read more)
...I also know the difficulties that come with preparing for standardized exams, such as the SAT or ACT. By teaching specific strategies I've used for each section, I have helped students lessen their time, increase their score, and solve problems more efficiently: skimming passages strategically, ... (read more)
...To quote a current student of mine: "I don't get it. When you tell me things I just understand them. It's not like in school." In short, I find one-on-one tutoring to be enormously helpful for students and I enjoy the process as much as the students do. (read more)
...My methods are focused on creating a unique plan in collaboration with each student based on their strengths as well as their needs. Figuring out what intrinsically motivates each student is key to successful tutoring. After college, I taught English Language Arts for 7th and 8th graders in a traditional classroom environment. (read more)
...I have tutored German to non-native speakers in Germany and in the U.S. 2 years tutoring ELA and Math to first-third graders at a public Montessori school. B.A. in English from Clark University. Love working with children and good at helping kids to overcome reading & comprehension barriers. (read more)