...By immersing myself in the Hispanic culture and finding new ways to practice and speak the language daily, I gained a true appreciation for both the people and the language itself. In college, I continued my Spanish studies and I was also fortunate enough to spend a semester abroad studying in O... (read more)
...I absolutely love giving students the tools to succeed. Watching them find joy in their successes is my greatest pleasure! I also greatly delight in being able to equip students with tools that will continue to serve them down the road, no matter what path they choose.I taught first grade at an English immersion school in Mexico. (read more)
...As a retired Air Force officer who has lived overseas for 10 years, I find social studies fascinating. This transfers to my teaching and brings out enthusiasm in my students. I have strong fundamental Math skills and am able to effectively transfer basic Math skills to my students. (read more)
...I am an outstanding as an English tutor because I have a passion for reading. I believe in diagnosing any gaps or holes that would impede performance and filling those holes with the information the student needs to forward. I believe that successful reading instruction should be composed of different elements depending on a student's ability, knowledge, readiness, and developmental stage. (read more)
...Math had always been an area of strength for me. I taught 5th grade math for three years. I also have a son in the eighth grade whom I tutored at home. (read more)