...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. I sometimes found the textbook definitions and explanations unsatisfactory so those instructors that were patient and fully explained concepts were my favorite ones. (read more)
...I often rushed through busy work and retained very little. That’s why, as a tutor, I focus on creating a more engaging and personalized learning experience. My approach involves tailored guidance and study materials designed to fit each student's unique learning style. (read more)
...I have taught 5th and 6th grade mathematics to a wide range of students. I have professional state (MA) certification in Elementary Education (grades 1-6). I have taught fifth grade and in a mixed 4th-6th grade classroom. I have coached 3rd-8th graders in Scrabble. (read more)
10 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I am willing to travel within an approximate 25 mile radius of Northampton, MA.20+ years tutoring for the SAT with multiple well known test prep companies and on my own I worked at Sylvan Learning Center for 15 years early in my career and learned a great deal during this time about assessing an... (read more)
...I could have searched for a job in any other field, but I love teaching. I think it's the most important skill a teacher must have. Vocation. (read more)