...I am able to identify the needs of children and help improve in areas in which children are lacking. I execute lessons that increase students understanding of the curriculum being taught and also increase their grade average. I communicate with parents to update them on their child's progress. (read more)
...My approach is that of a dialogue rather then a lecture. As I explain the topic I make sure to ask plenty of questions and do practice problems to know that my students has a firm understanding of the chapter. I believe in encouragement and motivation, and I know that mistakes are an essential part of learning. (read more)
...I did very well on the quantitative section (only missed 4 questions), so I am very familiar with the types of math questions students may be struggling with, including Prealgebra. I earned my BS in Computer Science and have worked for several years as a web designer and developer. I am familiar with many web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP. (read more)
...Additionally, I have been an active member of the public speaking and leadership organization Toastmasters International for over 4 years. I recently achieved Distinguished Toastmaster designation, which is the highest award in the organization. While in Toastmasters, I have had the opportunity to be a Division Director, which involved coaching many different types of public speaking clubs. (read more)
...To this day, I speak, read and write in Russian fluently, which is due in large part to the fact that my family speaks Russian at home and that we have a large collection of Russian books. I have taken a large number of drawing and painting classes from Montgomery College. I am intimately famil... (read more)