...I worked for several years at Sylvan Learning Center in Portland, Or, improving students' reading, writing and math skills in a one-on-one environment. I have a very strong student-centered approach to teaching writing. I have over 40 years experience teaching writing, primarily in Russian but also in English. (read more)
...I wrote my district's 5th grade science curriculum and ran an after school STEAM program for grades 3-5 at Sage College as part of the Help Yourself Academy. This program worked with students from underserved urban populations. I have extensive tutoring experience in HS and college level students. (read more)
...Over the course of six years, I've had the privilege of tutoring students spanning from elementary to high school levels, both individually and in group settings. My prior tutoring experiences include:- Serving as a tutor for a test preparation company during my gap year between undergraduate an... (read more)
...I received my B.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. In order to receive this degree, I had to successfully complete coursework related to English. In addition, I was a classroom teacher for 11 years and was required to teach English to students in grades 1-8 for eight of the eleven years. (read more)
...But if you're already invested in a subject, I may offer "sneak peaks" for what's to come! While memorization can help in the short term, I believe lasting results and confidence come from understanding the fundamentals and really getting what you are doing. Many students come to me having surv... (read more)