...My teaching philosophy begins with exploring big ideas and overarching themes, breaking down complex topics into manageable pieces. I love leveraging the brain’s natural strengths and “mind tricks” to make challenging subjects like math and physics more approachable. Everyone learns differently... (read more)
...I have a BA degree in English, a teaching certification in elementary education and a master's degree in the teaching of reading and language arts. As a school teacher and as a tutor, I have worked with students with ADD. I have been teaching reading since 1988. (read more)
...I read about and incorporated core principles from "universal design for learning," a methodology where instructors present the same information in multiple formats to explore what is most compatible with a student's understanding. Upon graduating, I began to work with college students in tutor... (read more)
...I am married with two children, enjoy gardening, travelling and old cars. At the moment I am working on a 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo. Any questions, just call and ask. (read more)