...During my seven years with Fairfax County, I have been a classroom and special education teacher. During this time, I have prepared students for the reading and math SOLs for 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade, as well as the 7th grade math SOL. I have also prepared students for the 5th grade science SOL,... (read more)
...Students are given a weekly spelling list to study, then they are given the test first orally then written. The written version only includes words that were missed orally. I am a college graduate and I have been teaching Basic Math classes for many years in the home school arena. (read more)
...I have taken up to Calculus, and now teach in a national chain of tutoring centers helping students catch up, keep up, and get ahead in Pre-calculus. The SAT was redesigned in 2016 to include longer sections and a math component for which a calculator is not allowed. I have been tutoring for this test since that redesign and have become an expert on SAT-style questions. (read more)
...I have never excluded any student from taking the course (although I will advise against, if appropriate) and they pass the exam at a rate of 85% (compared to 57% nationally). If you are here and coming to me, that means you are motivated. I'm confident you can succeed! I have taught Algebra and Geometry to the most vulnerable students at the schools in which I have taught. (read more)
...I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college English, Literature, Social Studies, and some Science courses. I firmly believe ALL students can be successful learners. With this mindset and my own passion for learning, I enjoy the challenge of discovering or creating new ways to help students master skills and concepts. (read more)