...My skills focus on helping students develop confidence in their academic and social skills through music, drama and literature, relaxation and humor as well as helping them develop tool box strategies to support their academic and social learning. I develop rapport and trust first and then delv... (read more)
...I have a Bachelor's degree in math and am currently half way through with my Master's degree in the same field. I thoroughly enjoy helping others, and especially when it comes to math. I have a strong passion for this subject, and I hope to allow others to become more comfortable with the ideas and concepts that they are currently struggling with. (read more)
Marissa received her Ph.D in Clinical Neuroscience from USC and focused her research on adolescent development, cognitive processes, learning, and, in recent years, stress and resilience, the effects of meditation and mindfulness on the brain, neurofeedback, and consciousness. Marissa has nearly 20... (read more)
...My students were able to learn to decode words and read emergent reader books within 5-7 months. In addition I taught common sight words and blended to two philosophies to help students become confident and successful readers. I have taught middle-school as well as high school students with organization of their subjects using an agenda, electronic apps, and electronic calendars. (read more)
...I first started tutoring ten years ago. Since then, I have taught two university English classes (composition and poetry), and I have one year of experience as a junior high and high school substitute teacher. In my lesson plans, I introduce the topic in a thought provoking and creative way, then directly teach the material. (read more)