...Throughout this process, I pay close attention to the student's thought process, especially how they approach practice problems. Once the student has demonstrated a strong grasp of the subject, I test for mastery using real-world practice problems. For ACT/SAT prep, I also make it a priority to impart actionable test-day advice in addition to subject mastery. (read more)
...I taught predominantly in middle schools and elementary schools, including specializing in working with multilingual and special education learners. I didn't have a career mathematics background when I chose to enter the Education world - but I used my love of learning to build a strong mathemat... (read more)
...As a tutor, my goal has always been to help students feel comfortable with the material. Yes, we all want the correct answer, but it's difficult to get the right answer if the question causes undue stress. I am a big proponent of finding different ways to explain things because no two people think alike or have the same experiences. (read more)
...My goal is to help students get to where they want to be from where they are, whether that's a high college entrance exam score, an improved grade in a tough class, or a clear and compelling essay. We'll work on the weak spots and not waste time on what they already know. I've worked with lots ... (read more)
Hello, I’m Alyson! I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from the University of Iowa. While providing music therapy services to children and older adults, I took classes from Kansas State University to earn my Master’s in Elementary Education. (read more)