...Again I will also re-teach any confusion and make sure they have mastered the topic before moving onAs a person who struggled with reading, I strive to go at the pace of the student and to continue reinforcing the concepts they are struggling with. I use a variety of different "tricks" to help t... (read more)
...I earned my bachelor's in elementary education from Michigan State University in May 2013 and took 12 graduate credits towards a master's in curriculum planning at Michigan State as well. I learned how to teach students based on their academic and social needs, including study skills. I earned ... (read more)
...With my support, my students pinpoint struggle areas and conquer them so they can achieve their goals in school and life. They make progress in their studies and score in the top percentiles on tests. One of my students aced her precalculus final exam, an ACT student raised his math score from 27 to 34 after just 8 lessons, and 2 of my SSAT students scored in the 98th percentile! (read more)
...I particularly enjoy improving students' critical reading and writing skills. I think it's incredibly important and empowering to give students the tools to think critically and express their thoughts on paper. I'm a trained counselor so I see myself as a warm, trustworthy presence and I love g... (read more)
...I have five years of prior teaching experience. I have an educational background in Elementary Education that includes phonics instruction. Additionally, I have five years of elementary education experience working with students in phonics instruction. (read more)