...My teaching philosophy is grounded in culturally responsive teaching; I consider the culture, perspective and experiences a student arrives with as a point of departure and find ways to build off of that knowledge. Students have assets and building onto their existing knowledge helps cement conc... (read more)
...Aside from preparing you for exams or simply feeding your curiosity, my biggest goal as your tutor is to make topics tangible and appealing. In my own studies, I have discovered that courses feel "easier" when they are palpable to me; when I can understand their relevance to my life or to the wo... (read more)
...I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with both my bachelor's and master's degrees in special education and educational psychology, respectively. I have been teaching for 8 years in public schools in self contained settings. I have a broad experience working with a variety of students with varying abilities from emotional disabilities to ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism. (read more)
...Education should be personalized, accessible, and available to everyone. I believe everyone can master the English language, the art of reading, writing, analysis, and communication, which are the foundational skills of all other subject matter. In addition to the thousands of students I taught... (read more)
...I completed my M.Sc. in oceanography in 2024 from the University of Connecticut with a 3.771 GPA. In addition to my schooling, I have presented scientific research at local and international conferences. I have also published and received awards for three short stories, reflecting my commitment to both scientific inquiry and creative expression. (read more)