...I identify what the child is having trouble with, and target a few learning goals at a time to insure success. I have been a reading teacher most of my life so phonics has been an integral part of my daily life! I have used many varied phonics programs and materials over the years, and know which approaches work best. (read more)
...The WHAP exam is broken down in the following manner: SBMCQ = 40%, DBQ = 25%, SAQ = 20%, LEQ = 15%. My recommendation to all students is that they make sure they are first very solid on the SBMCQ strategies and then progress through the writing elements of the course: DBQ, SAQ, and LEQ. Here ar... (read more)
...I have had great success working with students that have different learning needs, such as those with IEPs and 504 plans to gifted and talented students. I take a student-centered approach to my teaching and I help the student learn the material through discovery and questioning whenever possibl... (read more)
...Creating and presenting interesting material is a critical first step in acquiring foundational knowledge to succeed, but am also open to other suggestions and material from students or parents as individual needs demand or prefer. My goal in tutoring is to help create foundational knowledge and... (read more)
...The majority of my students have been high school to early college aged, who I tutor in a one-on-one setting. My topics of expertise include all high school math levels, college level calculus 1 + 2, all high school and undergraduate level physics, Math + Science ACT prep, and SAT Math prep. I ... (read more)