...I have taught all grades and have learned many strategies that have helped my students over the years. When I am teaching and tutoring, the first thing I do is get to know them as learners. So, it's important for me to modify all of my lessons so that I am meeting all of my students needs. (read more)
...They are visual and concrete learners, so they need pictures and hands on activities. They have difficulty generalizing concepts, so they need practice in many different settings. They need to feel comfortable with people in order to work with them. (read more)
...My methods are tailored to each individual student, with a focus on a deep understanding of concepts to better ground the students for preparation for further math. I prefer this approach to the drills and memorization often favored with school curriculum. As long as I have been tutoring, I have tutored writing. (read more)
...It was so rewarding. Sometimes I would ask them what they wanted to learn and it would be how to write a five paragraph essay. I also taught them how to get a job, go on an interview, write a resume, and life skills. (read more)
...I have eight years of classroom teaching experience, and I have tutored students from fifth-grade all the way up through sophomore year of college. Currently, I am working as an academic advisor for one of New Jersey's universities, but I miss working with the younger students and would like to ... (read more)