...The study of English Language Arts has eight components. These eight components are essential in this study and are listed in the state standards traversing all grades from kindergarten though 12th grade. Only the specifics of each component changes from grade to grade. (read more)
...I personally learn best visually and by doing, and I like to make sure my students learn in a similar way. I like to give them guidelines and pointers, but make sure they are figuring problems out on their own. I like to supervise them as they attempt it themselves, and let them practice as I guide them and answer questions as they come up. (read more)
...I started tutoring during my senior year of high school. Once COVID hit, I took a break from tutoring, but I'm happy to start tutoring again. I also worked in the children's department of a public library during my first two years of college, so I have experience in not just tutoring, but also with connecting kids to resources and motivating them. (read more)
...Trigonometry: just 4 questions on triangles and trigonometric functions (sine, cosine). What engenders a love of math? How can the door to its beautiful and fun aspects to be opened onto the numbers and their qualities, then remain open through algebra and beyond? Or, how and why fear and luck of confidence close that door? (read more)
...I have traveled throughout the country and been invited to conferences for my performances. I have worked with special needs children since I started tutoring. I completed the Exceptional Child course relating special needs while at Tufts University. (read more)