...After years in the classroom, I understand the value of 1:1 tutoring, and I prioritize understanding each student as an individual- one of my favorite parts of tutoring. I strongly advocate for a growth mindset, aiming not only to equip students with essential skills but also to instill a lifelo... (read more)
...I have taught elementary school for 8 years. 7 years as a reading and math intervention specialist for 1st and 4th grade and one year as a 5th grade reading/ELA gen ed./inclusion teacher. I have privately tutored individuals and small groups for 10 years in both reading and math. I use phonics (OG) heavily in reading and ELA and employ manipulatives for math. (read more)
...I believe that students respect an art teacher who is a working artist. So, art teachers should be working artist. Working on their art in the classroom, and showing their art to their students, and by modeling how they work and what skills they have is to gain the respect of the students. (read more)