...The most important thing I believe in is that practice makes perfect and so I like to focus on making long term memories with their knowledge and working on practice questions to challenge their minds and expand their learning. I have a minor in math from my undergraduate institution and have ta... (read more)
...I am a social scientist and anthropologist, being a recent Master's graduate (summa cum laude) in Anthropology and Development Management with a BSc in International Relations and Organizations (summa cum laude). My composite ACT score was 35. I took it three times, transforming my 31 into a 35 with a 36 in English, Literature, and Science. I am a native speaker in English and Spanish. (read more)
...I work closely with students of all abilities, including many students with and without disabilities. I have been trained in classroom management, behavior management, and study skills. I have extensive training in elementary reading and math programs, including Orton-Gillingham, LETRs, Fountas and Pinnel, and TouchMath. (read more)
...Most recently I taught physics in Roanoke at one of the local high schools. I am taking time off to help raise our toddler, but I miss teaching, so I hope to help some of you here learn some math and physics!!On a more technical level: - I passed the Praxis-II (Physics) test in 2017 with a 176 o... (read more)
...What I have learned throughout my extensive student career is that learning the WHY and asking critical questions is the key to truly understanding a topic and grasping the applicability of that topic. I also firmly believe in getting outside of one's comfort zone with a topic as a necessary ste... (read more)