...Instead of taking more and more practice tests, we retraced our steps, filled in her math learning gaps, and she passed on her fourth try! I have tutored students in Common Core math for as many years as Common Core standards have been in use in the state of Ohio. I have also substitute taught for all grades using Common Core math standards. (read more)
...However, it wasn't until I was a TA in college that I learned I wanted to share my love of math via teaching. I have been tutoring ever since that realization! My favorite part of teaching is the "ah-ha" moments that I see in students when they finally understand a concept. (read more)
...I hold a master's degree in elementary education and graduated from the Connecticut State special education program - the Advanced Alternative Route to Certification (AARC). Central to the AARC program's requirements was field work which required that I work with a broad range of special needs s... (read more)
...During my time in college I tutoring 1-on-1 and led groups in the universities learning commons mainly focusing on algebra calc 1 & 2. The ages of these students usually ranged from 18-22 years old. When doing 1-on-1's and groups I tried to first have a personal connection to each student so th... (read more)
Learning excites me, whether it occurs in my students, my children, or myself. I truly believe that, given a taste of knowledge and success, any individual can be inspired to great heights. After leaving Goshen High School as valedictorian, I graduated Cum Laude from Denison University with a trip... (read more)