...I have taught preschool for 5 years and Kindergarten for 4 years in the same school setting and we use phonics, and phonemic awareness daily. The reason why I feel that I could teach common core is because I have used it for the past 5 years in my school setting. We based all of our units and lessons around what was grade appropriate under the common core state standards. (read more)
...Math can be an extremely confusing subject that is hard to understand so it is in my interest to try and the material easier for students so they don't have to feel as nervous and scared. I have worked with different types of students and can adjust my teaching style towards them to make sure th... (read more)
...I wasn’t discovering or really thinking and learning; I would mimic the teacher and what they did well enough to pass by. This was until a high school math teacher challenged how I thought, learned, and studied mathematics. This profoundly impacted how I teach today. (read more)
...I specialize in building students’ confidence in math! I tutor over zoom which allows for lots of flexibility in scheduling: some students have weekly scheduled sessions, and some text me to schedule a shorter or last-minute session! My approach is friendly and encouraging, with just the right balance of challenge. (read more)