...School has always been an area in which I have excelled as I have come up with creative ways to study that suited my needs. My study skills enabled me to take Honors and AP courses in high school, to graduate valedictorian of my class, and served me well throughout my undergraduate and graduate ... (read more)
...Spelling instruction includes sound spelling, spelling rules, and irregularly spelled sight words. I use fun mnemonics for most short but difficult sight words (i.e., "Want has a little ant in it"). Handwriting and cursive instruction may be provided upon request. Vocabulary growth is emphasized in reading lessons. (read more)
...Then after a couple hours of working together through whatever practice problems are provided and the underlying theory, the student goes on to ace the test the next day. I am a former mathlete, who scored within the top 5% nationally on the AMC8. I also compete in MathCOUNTS and the Dutch Math Olympiads. (read more)
...As an elementary math tutor, I provide one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions, focusing on foundational math principles such as arithmetic, fractions, and basic geometry, using interactive and engaging methods to make math enjoyable and understandable for young learners. During high school... (read more)
...I brought them up an average of one and a half to two years in one school year. I taught in a residential school setting. I think I will be good as a tutor because I will try many different ways in order to get the student to understand the skill I am trying to convey to them. (read more)