Whether I'm working with a child learning to navigate a kitchen or to apply algebraic concepts, I love being a part of those "AHA" moments when understanding takes place. In an individualized setting, children tend to feel more confident to ask the questions they need to ask to access understanding... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingElementary Science,Reading,Grammar,Elementary Math
...I wouldn't have the success I do today if it weren't for understanding this, and I love to help kids see it as well. Incredibly, I use math every single day - it is the foundation for everything I do professionally. I love to use examples from real-world situations that illustrate what a powerful tool math is. (read more)
...Currently, I am a postdoctoral computational biologist at Cornell University in VitisGen2, a multi-institutional project funded by the US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). At Cornell, I am involved in engaging and collaborating with nation-wide grape breeders, pa... (read more)
...My 34 years of teaching have brought me into contact with many types of students with many types of learning disabilities. As a classroom teacher, I know that not all students learn the same way and the tutoring program a child receives should be tailored to their specific learning style. I wil... (read more)
...I am a recent graduate with a Master of Science in Integrated Management of Freshwater Environments (MSc) and a Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences (BA). During my undergraduate study I served as a teaching assistant, research assistant, and president of a geological student chapter. I spent... (read more)