...My military experience allowed me the opportunity to provide tutoring/mentoring services to underprivileged youth and see the direct impact I was having on the children over the course of the school year. It was these experiences that motivated me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology and ... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingReading,English,Grammar,Elementary Math
...I have 17 years of teaching experience in 2nd grade and 4th grade in a public school and independent school setting. I love working with students individually, and I've enjoyed tutoring for the past 5 years in addition to my classroom teaching. While English/Language Arts is my specialty and passion, I am also adept at tutoring elementary math. (read more)
...They also helped me discover that I learn best through discussion, a realization that has greatly influenced my teaching style. Critical thinking and communication are two of the greatest skills that a student can develop before entering the work force, and I believe English is a discipline that is ideal for honing those skills. First and foremost I believe reading and writing should be fun! (read more)
...I enjoy working with small groups within the classroom, with whole group direct instruction, and with students in my morning study hall who need additional assistance with various concepts and assignments. I also have a year of after-school tutoring in which I worked with students to ensure they... (read more)
7 Subjects: includingReading,ESL/ESOL,Dyslexia,World History