...With all that said, I am a huge believer in positive reinforcement. Most of my students work hard for one of the prizes on the shelf, but outside Mathnasium, the sky’s the limit with incentives. Of course, they need to work for it, but it’s important to feel accomplished for said work, mostly with something other than a number on a piece of paper. (read more)
...Returning to school later in life gave me a love for learning and teaching in the areas of social emotional wellbeing and personal care. With that, I have helped students, friends and family alike when requested, and enjoy being of service. I have a significant range of knowledge and am always up to the challenge of learning something new. (read more)
...I also volunteered office hours, which gave me more time to work through problems with students one-on-one. I took a course in teaching STEM topics at all levels, which offered guidance on how to best prepare students for independent learning and how to keep students encouraged after getting low... (read more)
My ability to provide straightforward explanations of complex material leads my students to great academic achievements. I provides structure and balance fostering strong study skills and organizational strategies to help my students achieve their goals. I customizes each session to fit each student's particular needs. (read more)
...My approach to the science section of the ACT is to illustrate the importance of identifying the variables in the graphs and charts to be able to actively identify what the question is asking. I also encourage active reading of passages to process what is being discussed. I have over 9 years ex... (read more)