I have seventeen years experience teaching high school mathematics and I have had numerous tutoring jobs over the years. I have a great deal of experience teaching students of varying math abilities and when explaining concepts/skills/ideas to a student I work hard to make the problem relevant and understandable for the individual student. (read more)
...Once those obstacles are removed learning becomes exciting again. When youth are able to perfect new skills it boosts their self-esteem and leads to future success. In order to get there youth need a safe comfortable environment in which to learn without judgment. (read more)
...In this pursuit, I continually am exposed to important words, representing the best of human expression. The English language is my strongest suit. I've loved reading, writing, and yes, grammar, since a young age. (read more)
...Since starting graduate school in 1968, I have taught public speaking. I taught the subject to 8th graders, company presidents, middle managers, and college freshmen. My coaching reinforces what my client does well, but also offers alternatives for behaviors that do not help the speaker. (read more)
...I then moved to a different state and was a 5th grade ELA teacher at a charter school before moving again to my current state. I worked as a paraprofessional temporarily before finding my current job at an alternative school serving grades 7-12. I am trauma informed and trained in Reader’s workshop. (read more)