...I wasn't a naturally gifted math student, but during college, things "clicked." A few years later, I scored in the top 10% on the Praxis exam for secondary math certification. Now, as an instructional coach, I help other teachers improve their practices. Math phobia and trauma are real. (read more)
...I am well versed in the test taking strategies and subject material that are found on both the SAT and PSAT. In addition to these qualifications, I am an administrator for the PSAT when it is given at my school. I have been tutoring and teaching test taking skills at the high school level as well as administering standardized tests throughout my entire teaching career. (read more)
...I have worked with both native English speaking students and ESL students throughout my time as a Writing Place tutor. I have been a Writing Place tutor for 2 years at Northwestern University, helping college and graduate students with their writing. This included their senior thesis, research paper, class assignment, cover letter, resume, personal statement, script, and portfolio. (read more)
...I have always found difficulty in writing, and throughout high school and college, I found ways to improve my writing. I even received high A's in the writing courses I have taken so far in college. Through this, I even discovered a newfound passion for writing. (read more)
...I am a currently a Middle School Math Teacher, teaching 7th/8th grade Math and Algebra 1. I also completed my student teaching in a 2nd and 3rd grade classroom where I planned and implemented engaging Math lessons and activities that made learning fun! I graduated from Kutztown University with a BS in elementary education, focusing on grades 3-6. (read more)