I am a lifetime learner. Graduating from high school as the salutatorian with a 4.0 GPA, I earned a B.A. in Philosophy with extensive coursework in language and literature. I attended a Lutheran seminary for two years, studying theology and Biblical languages and later earned 30 credit hours in a Master of Linguistics program focused on Teaching English as a Second Language. (read more)
...While in graduate school, I tutored extensively and was very successful with my students, often helping a student raise an "F" at midterm to a "B" by the end of the semester. I have been selected as Honorable Mention for Teacher of the Year at my university and I am a popular teacher. I like to help students have fun with math and remove their fear. (read more)
...I spend time getting to know my students and their learning styles long before our first tutoring session. This allows me to customize a tutoring plan that will work for that particular student. I then use interactive learning techniques like games, flashcards, videos, problem solving, etc. to optimize my students' learning success! (read more)
...I did not take any education courses, but I have a lot of experience with kids/teens and helping them complete their coursework. My younger siblings and I were all home-schooled, so I have been an aide to them over the years when my parents were busy, etc. I love reading and writing, so those are my two biggest qualifications in tutoring English. (read more)