...Maths with my students, running Math Counts contests at the state level, helping to create the end-of-year high school math contest for my state, and many others. I believe that although algorithmic thinking and deductive reasoning is critically important in mathematics, so are conceptual thinki... (read more)
...I spent 2 years providing behavioral therapy for children with autism, and I loved the challenge of helping kids develop independence. After that, I began working at a public middle school as a paraprofessional, where I loved working on a variety of academic subjects. I also have experience tutoring students aged 9 to 15. (read more)
...I earned my Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities with a focus on reading development. Most of my professional development over the years has revolved around reading acquisition. I have taken all the courses that Lindamood-Bell offers as well as become certified as a Wilson Reading Teacher. (read more)
...Not surprisingly, I know the TOEFL, SAT, and IELTs inside out, not only the skills required but also the traps set for the students and how to avoid them. Working with ESOL students is what I do professionally six days a week at a local university, community college, and adult learning center. ... (read more)