...In addition, I worked as an instructor at the Minneapolis Public Schools’ Southwest Super Summer Program for 5 years. I have extensive experience in educating children through play. An array of fun games and crafts aid children in developing fine motor skills, verbal communication/language capabilities, and social skills. (read more)
...Through AmeriCorps, I have been serving as a tutor for students of all proficiency levels 45 hours a week in small groups, one-on-one sessions, and whole group instruction. I specialize in 3-5th grade math and literacy, but I have the capacity to tutor K-2 math and early literacy, as well as mid... (read more)
...I also used scaffolding, providing supports for students while learning new concepts until they were able to grasp them more independently. My first year teaching, I taught 2nd and 3rd grade. My second year teaching, I taught 2nd through 5th grade. (read more)
...I have excellent research skills. In my position as graduation coach I assisted seniors in researching and applying for scholarships. I also tutored students in writing college application essays. (read more)
...Because of my unique background in Applied Mathematics and Economics, I put a particular emphasis on relevant applications of mathematical concepts. I tutored even before I became a teacher; word just circulated that if someone's child needed extra help in math that I could help make a differenc... (read more)