...This has given me experience with working with multiple students at once and quickly adapting to a variety of needs. For me, the best tutoring strategy includes actively listening to students to understand what they specifically need help with. I typically go through practice problems with them a few times before encouraging them to try some on their own. (read more)
...If I follow a recipe from a book, I always have to use the book to cook. If someone shows me how to cook something, I never forget it. For that reason, I find theatre exercises and games involving the whole body, to be an effective way of getting the learning not just into the head...but into t... (read more)
...I have a bachelor's degree in English. For several years while earning that degree, I worked as a peer English tutor on campus. After graduation, I was hired to manage the tutoring department, a job I loved because it allowed me to work with students on both sides of the tutoring relationship, ... (read more)
...As my children grew, I moved on to other things, but now I have found myself with a second family, and so I am back at it again. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding my experience or education. I will try my best to help in any way I can. (read more)
...I have taught all ages and abilities. I have a degree in teaching students with learning differences as well as a degree in Elementary Education. I am a teacher consultant for the Southern Maine Writing Project. (read more)