...In this capacity, I have worked on development of social and academic skills. I ask lots of open-ended question that requires critical thinking skills. I help students understand how to draw inferences from the text and I use lots of Total Physical Response strategies to create a kinesthetic memory which helps the student draw connections. (read more)
...My approach to the material varies depending on the grade level and school setting. I try to incorporate a standards-based approach and a more personal and immediate learning style, making the information relevant while also being accessible. I have experience tutoring students in the Edgemont School District, primarily in the 7th and 8th grades. (read more)