...I am upbeat and fun, and know when to be direct and when to be compassionate. I have a master's degree in teaching, and over 10 years of experience improving literacy in the classroom. I work with learners to help them express what they want to say through their writing, focusing on making sure claims are backed up by clear evidence and thoughtful reasoning. (read more)
...In my high school, I wasn’t a top student, not because I didn’t have what it takes but because I wasn’t properly guided and mentored. Still, I hired a professional tutor and it made all the difference. It motivated me to become a tutor myself and inspire more students with my knowledge, dedication, and deep experience. (read more)
...In both of these areas, it is very important to teach children study skills. In reading I teach study skills for comprehension, spelling and learning vocabulary. As a special education teacher, it is very important to teach study skills for reading, math, and spelling as many children with learning difficulties have memory issues and need to learn techniques to use ro retain information. (read more)
Over the past five years, I have tutored students from age nine to fifty with diverse learning goals and obstacles. Whether the subject is math, French, grammar, reading comprehension, or music, I enjoy helping each student build confidence and independent learning skills in an environment of patie... (read more)
...I am certified in Chemistry and High School Math and have tutored students in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. I greatly enjoy helping students succeed. I have a thorough understanding of all aspects of... (read more)