...I love math and science and enjoy sharing my passion with students. I focus on engaging the student in active participation in learning, inspiring student interest through enthusiastic presentation, using practical examples to bring relevance to material, and creating an environment of diversity... (read more)
...I am credentialed in both English and TESOL. I genuinely believe that teachers have a unique opportunity to transform the lives of others, and I agree with William Butler Yeats, who said, "Education is not the filling up of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
My students and their families h... (read more)
Marissa received her Ph.D in Clinical Neuroscience from USC and focused her research on adolescent development, cognitive processes, learning, and, in recent years, stress and resilience, the effects of meditation and mindfulness on the brain, neurofeedback, and consciousness. Marissa has nearly 20... (read more)
...Let me help you prepare test-taking techniques for the TEAS V - Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. My students do really well! We review the basics and then practice test-taking, to maximize your scores and minimize your anxiety. (read more)
...I also hold a bilingual teaching certificate in Spanish. I have a Master's in Social Work, which I earned through George Williams College in 2020. I graduated with a GPA of 4.0 and over 250 hours of clinical experience in a therapeutic setting. (read more)