...My Virginia teaching license is valid until June 2033, and I am endorsed in both Chemistry and Biology. I have taught Chemistry, Dual Enrollment Chemistry 101-102, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and AP Biology at Madison County High School and Charlottesville High School. Currently, I am an Adj... (read more)
...I work to help each of my students by developing unique strategies to help them as individuals. One such strategy is helping my students to become adept at using the methods/systems presented by their teachers or the text. If those systems are not useful to the student or even in existence, then I help them create ones that will work with their learning style and strengths. (read more)
...I work with students in a way that is tailored to their needs. Some are working to increase their reading speed and comprehension. Others want to build vocabulary or learn strategies for specific question types. (read more)
...I have taken to heart my previous teachers and professors who spent their own time tutoring and providing me with additional instruction as I needed. I have incorporated that experience into my own teaching philosophy and approach. It is important to me to provide that same level of opportunities to those students that need additional tutoring help. (read more)
...I believe that learning should be more than memorizing dates and definitions and that to truly understand the world around you, understanding concepts from the broad to the specific is key. It's not only important to know what you're learning but also why you are learning it. Only after you hav... (read more)