...I worked directly with middle and high school students who needed additional assistance or wanted to go through practice problems. Additionally, I worked as an elementary teacher’s assistance for the third grade. In this setting I helped the students with elementary math, vocabulary, reading, and writing. (read more)
...I have extensive training in a variety of reading instruction methods, and will focus on decoding, oral reading, and comprehension. It's important for students to enjoy reading in order to become more fluent, successful and confident, so I prioritize building a love of reading while also teaching specific skills. I am fluent in Spanish after spending extensive time in Panama and Argentina. (read more)
...I am proud of my 15-year, unbroken success rate: with literally hundreds of SAT students, I have never had even one who failed to improve after following my plan for tutoring! I have a deep and abiding love for classical music, the history of which I studied first in high school (part of IB cour... (read more)
...Before I started teaching, I was a swimming coach for several years. This is relevant because I bring my positive coaching spirit into our sessions. I am here to support you through your struggles, problem-solve together, and celebrate your successes. (read more)
...I am a current student at Mount Holyoke College and I am planning to major in neuroscience with a possible minor in biology. Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. (read more)