...My approach to teaching focuses on engagement with material and strategies to understand the content learned, rather than memorize it. While memorization can have its place, I believe understanding material is the best way to remember it long term. I use frequent "check-ins" with students and am always happy to back up or rephrase to ensure the pace is appropriate. (read more)
...I use humor, empathy, and compassion to create a safe learning environment. I specialize in helping students that have had difficulty with executive functioning skills, reading and writing, study skills, and maintaining consistent motivation. In addition, I have worked with students who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and stress management. (read more)
...I hope to be able to help you or your learner achieve success both in the classroom and in life!I am a Speech-Language Pathologist and Special Educator. I have experience with a range of neurocognitive differences and abilities. Some of my students are high-achieving and others have multiple disabilities and rely on alternative/augmentative communication. (read more)
...Two summers ago, I led a study abroad trip which allowed me to teach and mentor high school students. I look forward to meeting you soon!I have three undergraduate degrees, each successfully completed with a 4.0 GPA. While in high school and college I spent time forming and leading various elementary age youth groups in my local school system. (read more)
...I work with a broad range of goals: Some students need to nail down concepts like fractions and percentages, and our one-on-one work opens new doors. Others are advanced in math and want to learn techniques to speed up their response time -- so that they can show their abilities to the most sele... (read more)