...Seeing them overcome hurdles, gain confidence, and grow to appreciate subjects they once found daunting has been the most rewarding aspect of my work. My combined educational qualifications, hands-on tutoring experience, and dedicated approach to understanding and adapting to my students' needs ... (read more)
...I use a combination of the Orton-Gillingham approach (which is phonics), along with a variety of sight word and comprehension activities, to give students the skills they need to master reading. My other teaching specialties are writing and math. In writing, I have a variety of resources to teach beginning writers, struggling writers, or gifted writers in search of advancement. (read more)
...I have found that most often, students only need a different explanation that makes more sense to them. I have been working with my mother doing summer school in math for thirteen years. I have lots of materials and resources in nearly all topics of elementary math. (read more)
...Teaching runs in my family. My dad was a teacher and principal of an elementary school, there are five kids in my family and we are all teachers of one form or another. I have been married for 32 years and have three kids. (read more)
...I am currently a virtual teacher, and have been in my role for 9 years. I love to see academic growth in students, and love to witness that “ah-ha” moment when learning all clicks in place. I am certified in K-8 math, and received a 4.0 in my math college classes. (read more)