My freshman year at IUP I started teaching as a TA in the Chemistry labs. I went on to work as a TA while working toward writing my thesis. I then attended Kent State University as a TA as well but was provided more freedom in the classroom. (read more)
...Every student is different and therefore I employ a multitude of resources to best meet the individual needs of my students utilizing developmentally appropriate standards. My focus is to determine a students strengths, determine gaps in learning and create an action plan for learning. Once stu... (read more)
...My M.A. is in Humanities: Composition and Rhetoric. This means I teach writing as a process rather than as a formula. Too often students hate "English" because "English" formulas don't always work for everyone. (read more)
...As a lifelong dancer, I have years of personal experience along with several years of teaching dance. I taught dance classes for gymnasts for about 5 years and now help students who want individual help and instruction. I not only teach the art of dance but I teach dance terminology and dance etiquette to interested students. (read more)
...Watching my students work hard and having fun is what keeps me motivated as they give their all. Tutoring is not about telling or giving of the knowledge I know, but my ability to reach them at their level and build confidence to get to the next. As they learn from me, I am also able to learn from them. (read more)