...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...During my undergraduate degree, I completed a semester abroad in Spain, a year-long internship in a Spanish classroom at a bilingual elementary school, and volunteered in Peru; all to continue improving my Spanish language skills and to improve my knowledge of Spanish culture. After college, I s... (read more)
...Through AmeriCorps, I have been serving as a tutor for students of all proficiency levels 45 hours a week in small groups, one-on-one sessions, and whole group instruction. I specialize in 3-5th grade math and literacy, but I have the capacity to tutor K-2 math and early literacy, as well as mid... (read more)
...In addition, I help students to build up the skills and resiliency they need to succeed beyond our sessions. I bring the best elements of classroom teaching, corporate tutoring, and private tutoring to my practice. In a typical session, I ask the student about what they're working on, what they're struggling with, and whether they have any upcoming tests or projects. (read more)
...I recently graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Bridgewater State University with a BS in Mathematics concentrating on Statistics. I've always had a strong passion for math, and I have a wide variety of tutoring experience from elementary and high school students to (more recently) college students. I truly enjoy math and know how relevant it is in everyday life. (read more)