...The foundation of any good tutoring experience is to consult with a student and identify the core issues, and so I let those issues guide my teaching of the material. Then, I try to give students time to practice and apply the material. The wonderful nature of tutoring is that it can adapt to a... (read more)
...I also learned a lot about programming methodology, data structures/algorithms, and best practices for software engineering. I volunteered with Changing Expectations in Austin where I helped tutor middle and high school students in computer science. Changing Expectations involved hands-on activities that taught the students about cybersecurity, web virtual reality, robotics, and Python. (read more)
...I believe that phonics is essential for good reading and spelling, that mastery of math facts is critical for success in math beyond 3rd grade, and that a good understanding of English grammar is extremely helpful for becoming a good writer. The three areas of teaching where I believe I am abl... (read more)
I have been a teacher for 17 years and have taught or tutored all levels of elementary and secondary Math. I am currently a 6th grade math teacher in Tyler and have several students that I tutor in the after school hours. I have used several curricula for teaching Math. (read more)