...Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked as a counselor in a therapeutic after-school program, a caseworker supporting young mothers, a director of a soup kitchen/free community meal program, and a therapeutic mentor. I am well-versed in many academic areas and also attuned to students' social emot... (read more)
...I try to bring these positive teaching experiences into my tutoring approach so every student who comes to me for help leaves having a better understanding of the material and a greater sense of confidence in their abilities. I use lesson plans in which I review and introduce the top in a fun ye... (read more)
...I am a current student at Mount Holyoke College and I am planning to major in neuroscience with a possible minor in biology. Throughout high school, I came to understand that I appreciated the most were not the ones I necessarily was the most interested in. Instead, the teachers made the difference between an enjoyable class and an unengaging class. (read more)
...I am also a writer myself - of magazine features, marketing, public relations, grants, fundraising letters, humor columns, and stand up and sketch comedy. As a stand up and improvisational comic for many years, I know how to tell an engaging, effective story that moves audiences and inspires act... (read more)
...I prefer to tutor online and one-on-one but am happy to meet in person if that is preferred. I like to work through the content with my student and determine where the student is confused. Then, we may move on to practice problems focused on the difficult areas for the student. (read more)