...I have ten years of classroom experiences, in which I have worked closely with Special Education teachers. Students with special needs, such as Autism, dyslexia, and learning disabilities have been integrated successfully into my classroom. I differentiate and make modifications to the instruction in Reading and Math, based on the needs of the individual student. (read more)
...Our first meeting will likely include a discussion about what you or your student are hoping to get out of a tutor, and anything you feel is important for me to know so I can make the most of our time together. I do this because I enjoy helping students succeed and will happily adapt my approach... (read more)
...Most of all, I strive to instill in students a passion for learning. Someone who loves the journey will go further than someone who loves the destination. Feel free to reach out to me if you are interested in tutoring. (read more)
...My biggest goal in teaching is to help students foster love and confidence in subject areas that they typically do not like -- and I have had success with that in mathematics. Each year, I have students that exclaim during the first week "I hate math!", and by December, they are mathematicians a... (read more)
...I was also a graduate assistant at the University of Iowa, where I assisted with both General and Organic Lab. I then proceeded into my teaching career, where I was a professor of General and Organic Chemistry at Kirkwood Community College on a one-year temporary contract. I was able to obtain great success through these academic pursuits. (read more)