...At my most recent school site, I designed and implemented a state-approved English Language Development program to support newcomer refugee students from Afghanistan and Venezuela. As a tutor, I love getting to know my students' individual strengths and interests, and working with them to find w... (read more)
...During that time I have had many opportunities to guide new employees and teach training classes. I am excited about this opportunity on Wyzant's platform to help students! Besides tutoring, I am interested in coaching youth sports, hiking, and playing board games with my family. (read more)
...I love teaching and helping others to better understand the concepts they struggle with. Throughout high school, I was in Livingston County's Big Brother Big Sister program. I volunteered at the elementary and middle school after school art programs. (read more)
...Despite facing adversity through Covid years and health challenges, I finished school with a 4.0 GPA, passed all of my certification exams on the first try, led several group projects where I was able to help fellow students work efficiently and teach them new information, and ultimately walked a... (read more)
...I identify what the child is having trouble with, and target a few learning goals at a time to insure success. I have been a reading teacher most of my life so phonics has been an integral part of my daily life! I have used many varied phonics programs and materials over the years, and know which approaches work best. (read more)