...I believe strongly in asking good questions that will get the student thinking. I believe a tutor should never simply give the student the answer but should strive to help the student become a more independent learner. I hope you will consider me for your tutoring needs. (read more)
...I have a BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing. I have self published 2 books and am working on a 3rd. I have over 3 years experience working with students k-12 in the Elk Grove Unified school district and the Folsom Cordova Unified school district combined. (read more)
...My classes at my middle school are small. This is because my students need lots of one-on-one attention, so the atmosphere is very much like tutoring. Additionally, last year (and scheduled for spring of this year), I conducted after-school small tutor groups (2-5 students), so I am very familiar with small group and individual learning environments. (read more)
...I think that I have an upbeat personality and I'm not afraid of embarrassing myself if it means making a lesson accessible and memorable. My biggest concern is that the materials stick and you understand what you're learning. As I said, I love science and have interests in a lot of different areas, so I am usually fairly good at finding connections and making information meaningful. (read more)