For twenty-five plus years, I have worked with students ranging in grade/age from pre-school to college and beyond. I have held teaching licenses in Kansas, as well as North Carolina and California. I have been teaching for over 25 years, in Special Education, English, Math, Social Studies, Psychology, and Test Preparation. (read more)
...I have a sister with severe dyslexia, and I have helped her gain a more tactile understanding of mathematics by tutoring her over the summer. I also helped her to develop some organizational tools which have helped her to stay on top of her assignments and take charge of her own learning. I also have a brother who has moderate autism. (read more)
...Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led to the creation of my own teaching philosophy: teach the student, not just the academic subject matter. A good teacher should be able to break down difficul... (read more)