...During my senior year, I was a volunteer reading tutor for Reading Partners in Colorado, primarily teaching 3rd graders. I absolutely love learning and am deeply invested in education, particularly in literacy and writing. In the past few years, I have seen a sharp decline in average literacy among children. (read more)
...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 have successful approaches to teaching that include one-on-one instruction, small group instruction, and whole group instruction. I have tutored in the past both in-person and virtually. If you are looking for assistance in English Language Arts including essay writing, comprehension strategies, grammar assistance and spelling, please contact me. (read more)
...And once the "why" and "how" of the subject are understood, good grades and test scores will follow naturally. I am very patient with others, and I can easily explain concepts in multiple ways until they sink in for the student. For solving specific problems, I am inclined toward the Socratic method of teaching, asking questions in order to guide the student to the correct ideas. (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)