...I know several different methods for teaching Math including using Cuisenaire rods. My thirty years of experience provides me with a wealth of strategies. All of my students learned to read and write while they were in my class, even students who were non-readers when they came into my class in September. (read more)
...During this time, I developed a keen eye for different ways of thinking in the students I was helping, be it more visual thinkers, direct verbal learners, or something entirely different. Each person I encountered brought a different light to the topics we covered, helping me build a repertoire of lesson plans, unit summaries, and techniques. However, I strived for more. (read more)
...I have had a long string of success as a tutor, helping struggling students and those students who just want an extra push. I thoroughly enjoy working one on one with students and tailoring lessons, activities, and approaches to fit the needs of that one individual. I also enjoy getting to know the student and his or her interests outside of academics. (read more)
...I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in political science, my master's degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, and my PhD in Social Work from Boston College. I am an avid reader and writer. A little about my teaching background:- I have two years of ex... (read more)
...Due to this, my professor has encouraged me to TA for classes I have taken. Meaning I am used to teaching new learners the material I have recently learned and studied. This includes undergraduate classes such as Intro to Physics, Math Methods for Physics, Mechanics, Electronics, Modern Physics, and Intro to Engineering. (read more)