...These barriers can be mental, emotional, or social. Besides active listening and modeling, my methods are based on 'Slingerland', meaning students learn to use all their brain sensory input at once in letter and word recognition. This can be applied to spelling, writing and reading comprehension. (read more)
...And even some creative writing courses that focus on grammar, organization, and content. I have an undergraduate degree in English language (linguistics). I have a masters of education: special education. Together, with my love of reading and writing (I write novels and short stories), I have spent my adult life helping kids to read and write. (read more)
...A few years later, my uncle introduced me to a 3D animation program, and I was hooked for life. Without easy access to mentors at the time, I taught myself by reading forums and experimenting endlessly. That journey shaped my belief in the value of mentorship and why I aim to provide students with the guidance I wish I’d had. (read more)
...Over the past five months as a tutor, I’ve found immense joy in helping my students progress. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the strides each child makes, and I’m passionate about identifying the unique needs of each learner. I strive to make our sessions engaging and enjoyable because I believe that every child has the potential to master reading. (read more)
...I began teaching at 19 as the youngest University Teaching Assistant at SDSU at that time. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Math Education and began tutoring for a government funded program for children in the inner city of Los Angeles, while I was getting my Master's degree at the prestigious U... (read more)