...I combine that with a clear perspective on how 1st grade skills build to 2nd grade skills, how 2nd grade skills build to 3rd grade skills, and so on. Finally, I firmly believe that one of the most important skills a teacher can have is the ability to explain any concept in several different ways... (read more)
...I received a grant to put a music show and was first chair in my orchestra. I have played at the LACMA, and at many events. I have been teaching for 2 years, and have taught in both classroom/group settings, and private lesson settings. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingWriting,Guitar,Violin,Music Theory
...In 1999, I decided to specialize in teaching reading to students with special needs, including dyslexia and completed the Orton-Gillingham program offered at The Wheeler School in Providence and received my certification. I have over 10 years of experience using the Orton-Gillingham approach to ... (read more)
...In addition to my work in Spanish, I volunteered as a math tutor and mentor with Freedom City in Oklahoma City from 2020 to 2021, providing one-on-one support to a middle school student. This experience was rewarding, as I saw the student grow in both their math skills and confidence. I've also... (read more)
...I like to ask my students questions to see how much and what they know before diving into problems. When we do problems, I like to work a few out with a student and explain what I'm doing in each step and why. Then I slowly hand the reigns off to the student to work through the problems more and more independently while explaining back to me what they're doing. (read more)